The Burning Season: The Chico Mendes Story (1994)
Based on the true story of a Brazilian rubber tapper who leads his people in protest against government and developers, who want to cut down their part of the rainforest for a new road and ... See full summary »
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Top Billed Cast
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Chico Mendes -
Alfredo Sezero -
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Estate Boss -
Steven Kaye -
Darli Alves -
Jair -
Wilson Pinheiro -
Galvao -
Tavora -
Helio -
Genesio -
Young Chico Mendes -
Moacir
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Director:
John FrankenheimerWriters:
Andrew Revkin (novel), William Mastrosimone (story), William Mastrosimone (teleplay), Michael Tolkin (teleplay), Ron Hutchinson (teleplay)All Cast & Crew
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A TV movie for the HBO network.
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Chico Mendes:
No guns. No weapons. Not even a stick!
Goofs
After the story's introduction in the 1940's the movie cuts to 1983 where the story develops from then on. However, many parts of the 1983 segment actually happened in 1980 such as Wilson Pinheiro's death.
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Genres
Biography | DramaDetails
Release Date:
17 September 1994Language
English
Country of Origin
USA, MexicoFilming Locations
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