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Case of the Naves Brothers is a 1967 Brazilian drama film directed by Luis Sérgio Person. Based on a book by João Alamy Filho, the Naves brothers' lawyer, it tells the story of Joaquim and Sebastião Naves, who were arrested during the Estado Novo dictatorship and after being tortured confessed to a crime they did not commit. It was entered into the 5th Moscow International Film Festival. The film was also selected as the Brazilian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 40th Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee.
Original Release
05/30/1967
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Anselmo Duarte | Deputy commissioner / Lieutenant |
| Raul Cortez | Joaquim Naves |
| Juca de Oliveira | Sebastião Naves |
| Sérgio Hingst | judge / Juiz |
| John Herbert | Defense lawyer / Dr. Alamy |
| Lelia Abramo | Ana / Ana (mother) |
| Cacilda Lanuza | Sebastião's wife |
| Julia Miranda | Joaquim's wife |
| Hiltrud Holz |
Directors
Writers
João Alamy Filho, Jean-Claude Bernardet, Luiz Sérgio Person
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Anselmo Duarte | Deputy commissioner / Lieutenant |
| Raul Cortez | Joaquim Naves |
| Juca de Oliveira | Sebastião Naves |
| Sérgio Hingst | judge / Juiz |
| John Herbert | Defense lawyer / Dr. Alamy |
| Lelia Abramo | Ana / Ana (mother) |
| Cacilda Lanuza | Sebastião's wife |
| Julia Miranda | Joaquim's wife |
| Hiltrud Holz |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Glauco Mirko Laurelli | Executive Producer |
| Luiz Sérgio Person | Producer |
| Mario Civelli | Producer |
| Glauco Mirko Laurelli | Producer |
