Movie

Carandiru

“Inside here nobody is guilty. Do you believe that?”

★ 7.6(611)20032h 25m

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Good to know

Director: Héctor Babenco
Release date: 2003-04-11
Runtime: 2h 25m
Language: Portuguese
Box office: $10,782,155
Budget: $3,684,600
Status: Released
Country: Brazil
Studio: Oscar Kramer

About Carandiru

Carandiru is a 2003 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Héctor Babenco, starring Luiz Carlos Vasconcelos, Milton Gonçalves and Ivan de Almeida. It has a runtime of 2 hours 25 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.6/10 from 611 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Carandiru in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

When a doctor decides to carry out an AIDS prevention program inside Latin America’s largest prison: the Casa de Detenção de São Paulo - Carandiru, he meets the future victims of one of the darkest days in Brazilian History when the State of São Paulo’s Military Police, with the excuse for law enforcement, shot to death 111 people. Based on real facts and on the book written by Dráuzio Varella.

Cast

Luiz Carlos Vasconcelos

Doutor (Physician)

Milton Gonçalves

Chico

Ivan de Almeida

Nego Preto (Ebony)

Aílton Graça

Majestade (Majesty)

Maria Luísa Mendonça

Dalva

Aida Leiner

Rosirene

Rodrigo Santoro

Lady Di

Gero Camilo

Sem Chance (No Way)

Lázaro Ramos

Ezequiel

Caio Blat

Deusdete

Wagner Moura

Zico

Julia Ianina

Francineide

Themes & keywords

prisonpolice brutalityattempted murdercarandiru massacresao paulo, brazildoctor

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Carandiru in Mexico?+

Carandiru is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Carandiru on Netflix?+

Carandiru is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is Carandiru?+

Carandiru has a runtime of 2 hours 25 minutes (145 minutes).

Who stars in Carandiru?+

Carandiru stars Luiz Carlos Vasconcelos, Milton Gonçalves, Ivan de Almeida, Aílton Graça and Maria Luísa Mendonça.

When did Carandiru come out?+

Carandiru is a 2003 movie directed by Héctor Babenco.

What genre is Carandiru?+

Carandiru is Drama film.

Who directed Carandiru?+

Carandiru was directed by Héctor Babenco.