The Time and Turn of Augusto Matraga (2011)

Based on Guimarães Rosa's (classic Brazilian author) short story, the movie tells the story of Augusto Matraga, a bankrupt and violent farmer who lives above the Law in Minas Gerais' hinterland. During a difficult time, he finds himself in the middle of a trap that nearly kills him. Born again, Matraga resorts to faith and hard work in the pursuit of redemption. Years later, he arrives at the village reigned by the hinterland's ruler and his thugs. This new friendship will challenge his destiny. Inside Matraga, the Saint and the Warrior will duel until his time comes.

Cast (57)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

João Miguel

Augusto Matraga

José Wilker

Joãozinho Bem-Bem

Chico Anysio

Major Consilva

Irandhir Santos

Quim

Ivan de Almeida

Serapião

Teca Pereira

Quitéria

José Dumont

Padre Zequiel

Júlio Andrade

Flosino Capeta

Rômulo Braga

Juruminho

Vanessa Gerbelli

Dionora

Werner Schünemann

Ovídio Moura

Gorete Milagres

Sariema

Vinícius de Oliveira

Josias

Claudio Jaborandy

Seu Turíbio

Odilon Esteves

Josué

Alexandre Zacchia

Dalberto

H

Hortência Maia

Rapariga

M

Melissa Isabele

Mimita (8 anos)

Antônio Petrin

Tio Ofeliano

A

Admilson Conceição

Rufino

J

João Dinico

Julião

F

Francisco Maier de Carvalho

Matraga Menino

G

Geraldo Ribeiro

Eloiton

N

Nilson Cândido

Genésio

G

Glicério Rosário

Zaferino

C

Canarinho

Cego Repentista

P

Paulo Davi

Jagunço

Tay Lopez

Capanga Major Consilva 1

S

Samuel de Paula

Capanga Major Consilva 3

A

Aristótenes Wegner

Capanga Major Consilva 2

S

Samuel Souza

Capanga Major Consilva 4

W

Weverton Barbosa

Capanga Major Consilva 5

W

Wellinton Gomes

Capanga Major Consilva 6

J

José Luís Pinto

Capanga Major Consilva 7

G

Giovane José Pacheco

Capanga Major Consilva 8

T

Tino Gomes

Tião da Tereza

A

Antônio Fernandes Godinho

Romualdo

C

Carolina França

Mimita (14 anos)

T

Tito Coimbra

Filho de Dinorá

Paulo André

Capiau Valente

P

Peninha

Dionísio Ferreira

W

Walmir da Silva

Negro Tim

W

Weldes Espingarda

Cabeça-chata

A

Ailton de Jesus Grizante

Goiano

J

Juventino Pericles

Baiano

A

Antonio Carlos Fernandes

Mineiro

I

Iamí Rane

Angélica

N

Nivaldo Pedrosa

Homem Leilão 1

J

Jonielson Ribeiro de Souza

Homem Leilão 2

R

Reinaldo Santos

Capanga Bem-Bem 1

A

Antonio Carlos Silvano

Capanga Bem-Bem 2

G

Genivaldo Erasmo

Capanga Bem-Bem 3

R

Renato Machado

Capanga Bem-Bem 4

P

Pil

Capanga Bem-Bem 5

P

Paula Tolentino

Mulher da Estrada

C

Chico Aníbal

Morador

E

Evill Rebouças

Orósio

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