
Based on the true story of a Brazilian rubber tapper who leads his people in protest against government and developers, who want to cut down their part of the rainforest for a new road and ranch land. The rich and the powerful will stop at nothing, and frequently resort to murder
Chico Mendes

Alfredo Sezero

Regina de Carvalho

Ilzamar

Estate Boss

Steven Kaye

Darli Alves

Jair

Wilson Pinheiro

Galvao

Tavora

Helio

Genesio
Young Chico Mendes

Moacir

Francisco Mendes

Elenia Mendes
Father Ceppi
Oloci Alves
Jose

Dona
Darci Alves
Partenza
Nilu Sergio

Santos

Gunman
Union Man
Disk Jockey
Reporter

German Banker
Young Boy
Joao

Condemed Tapper
Military Lieutenant
Forest Worker

Platoon Commander
Cutter
Narrator (uncredited)
Hitman (uncredited)
Funeral Soloist (uncredited)
Town Woman
