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Cobra Verde

AdventureDramaNot Rated

Duration

1h 51m

Release

3 Dec 1987

Country

Germany

Language

German

Overview

A fearsome 19th century bandit, Cobra Verde cuts a swath through Brazil until he arrives at the sugar plantation of Don Octávio Countinho. Not knowing that his new guest is the notorious bandit and impressed by his ruthless ways, Don Octávio hires Cobra Verde to oversee his slaves. But when Cobra Verde impregnates Don Octávio’s three daughters, the incensed plantation owner exiles the outlaw to Africa where he is expected to reopen the slave trade. Following his trans-Atlantic journey, Cobra Verde exploits tribal conflicts to commandeer an abandoned fortress and whips an army of naked warriors into a frenzied bloodlust as he vies for survival.

Plot

During the 1800s, paroled Brazilian bandit Cobra Verde is sent to West Africa with a few troops to man an old Portuguese fort and to convince the local African ruler to resume the slave trade with Brazil.

Cast

Klaus KinskiKing AmpawJosé Lewgoy

Ratings

Internet Movie Database: 6.9/10Rotten Tomatoes: 83%Metacritic: 55/100

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Director

Werner Herzog

Writers

Bruce ChatwinWerner Herzog

Awards

2 wins

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