The Assailant (2009)

Original title

Besouro

Directed by

João Daniel Tikhomiroff

Genre

drama film, action film, biographical film, martial arts film, sport film

Country

Brazil

Runtime

1h 35m

Rated

MA 15+

Rating

6.1 of 10 from 62 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

The movie follows Besouro Manganga, a Brazilian capoeirista from the 1920s known for heroic and legendary feats. It shows his fights and actions, with choreography by the fight coordinator from Kill Bill.

action-packedheroicfast-pacedenergetichistoricaldefiantstylishbiographical

What happens

The Assailant (known as Besouro in Brazil) is a 2009 Brazilian action-drama film directed by João Daniel Tikhomiroff. The film is about Besouro Mangangá, a Brazilian Capoeirista from the early 1920s, to whom were attributed some heroic and legendary deeds. Huan-Chiu Ku, Kill Bill's choreographer, is responsible for the film's fight scenes. Its filming lasted three months in Bahia. The film was released in Brazil on September 30, 2009 by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures through their Buena Vista International label. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

Trailer

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