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Matar ou Correr
"High Noon" spoof. Kid Bolha and Ciscocada, two clumsy swindlers, arrive at a violent Old West town called Citydown where, by mistake, one of them is appointed Sheriff. They're intent on facing the dreaded Jesse Gordon, a gunman who kills for pleasure.
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Plot Summary
Set in the arid sertão of Brazil, the film tells the story of a vaqueiro who returns to his land after years away. He finds his family struggling and his land threatened by a powerful landowner. He must fight to protect his home and loved ones, confronting corruption and violence in a harsh landscape.
Critical Reception
Matar ou Correr is considered a significant film in Brazilian cinema, particularly for its early attempt at the Western genre within a national context. It was noted for its depiction of the harsh realities of the sertão and its social commentary, though its cinematic execution received mixed reviews.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its ambition in adapting Western tropes to a Brazilian setting.
Noted for its portrayal of social struggles in the sertão.
Criticized at times for its pacing and narrative development.
Google audience: Audience reception information is not readily available for this historical Brazilian film.
Fun Fact
Matar ou Correr is often cited as one of the first Brazilian films to adopt the conventions of the American Western genre, adapting them to the Brazilian sertão landscape.
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