The Obsessed of Catulé

The Obsessed of Catulé

100 mins | Drama | May 21, 1965

In the Brazilian countryside, poor sharecroppers join a messianic group led by Joaquim, who believes he is the reincarnation of Jesus Christ. Gaining power over the peasants, he begins to persecute those who do not pay absolute obeisance.

The Obsessed of Catulé

100 mins | Drama | May 21, 1965

The Obsessed of Catulé
In the Brazilian countryside, poor sharecroppers join a messianic group led by Joaquim, who believes he is the reincarnation of Jesus Christ. Gaining power over the peasants, he begins to persecute those who do not pay absolute obeisance.
Producers Anselmo Duarte Produções
Original title Vereda da Salvação
Directors José Corbisier, Anselmo Duarte, Stênio Garcia
Writers Jorge Andrade, Anselmo Duarte

Cast

Raul Cortez

as Joaquim

José Parisi

as Manoel

Esther Mellinger

as Artuliana

Lélia Abramo

as Dolor

Stênio Garcia

as Geraldo