Getulio

The movie depicts the political crisis that led to the suicide of president Getúlio Vargas, in the 19 days that preceded August 24, 1954. The crisis began with the attempted assassination of journalist and politician Carlos Lacerda in August 5, 1954, at rua Toneleros, Rio de Janeiro, in which Major Vaz was assassinated instead. Investigations pointed to Gregório Fortunato, chief of Vargas' personal guard, as the orderer of the frustrated assassination. This incident was one of the most importants in the history of Brazil.

Top Cast

Tony Ramos

Getúlio Vargas

Drica Moraes

Alzira Vargas

Alexandre Borges

Carlos Lacerda

Adriano Garib

General Zenóbio da Costa

Fernando Luís

Benjamin Vargas