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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
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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.
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