Movie

The Assailant

★ 6.1(62)20091h 34m

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Good to know

Director: João Daniel Tikhomiroff
Release date: 2009-10-30
Runtime: 1h 34m
Language: Portuguese
Budget: $5,000,000
Status: Released
Country: Brazil
Studio: Globo Filmes

The Assailant — trailer

About The Assailant

The Assailant is a 2009 movie in the Drama, Action and Adventure genres, directed by João Daniel Tikhomiroff, starring Aílton Carmo, Jéssica Barbosa and Ânderson Santos de Jesus. It has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.1/10 from 62 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Assailant in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Based on the life of a legendary capoeira fighter from Bahia, "Besouro" spins a fantastic tale of a young Brazilian man of African descent in search of his mission.

Cast

Aílton Carmo

Besouro

Jéssica Barbosa

Dinorá / Iansã

Ânderson Santos de Jesus

Quero-Quero

Flávio Rocha

Coronel Venâncio

Irandhir Santos

Noca de Antonia

Servílio de Holanda

Genival

Leno Sacramento

Chico Canoa

Nilton Souza Junior

Cobra Criada

Macalé

Mestre Alípio

Sérgio Laurentino

Exu

Cris Vianna

Teresa

Geyisa Costa

Zulmira

Themes & keywords

beetlecapoeirabahia

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Assailant in Mexico?+

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

Is The Assailant on Netflix?+

The Assailant is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is The Assailant?+

The Assailant has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

Who stars in The Assailant?+

The Assailant stars Aílton Carmo, Jéssica Barbosa, Ânderson Santos de Jesus, Flávio Rocha and Irandhir Santos.

When did The Assailant come out?+

The Assailant is a 2009 movie directed by João Daniel Tikhomiroff.

What genre is The Assailant?+

The Assailant is Drama, Action, Adventure and Fantasy film.

Who directed The Assailant?+

The Assailant was directed by João Daniel Tikhomiroff.