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Cesium-137 (1990)

Movie ★ 5.9 95 min

Drama

In 1987, in Goiânia, two paper collectors find a radioactive capsule and sell it to the owner of a junkyard. Once the capsule is opened, more than 250 people end up contaminated by the substance called Cesium 137, being the biggest radiological accident in the history of Brazil.

Roberto Pires Director

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Quick facts

Released
October 10, 1990
Runtime
95 min
IMDb
tt0259956
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Language
Studio
Iglu Filmes, Master Cinevideo

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Cast

Nelson Xavier Nelson Xavier Devair Joana Fomm Joana Fomm Maria Gabriela Stepan Nercessian Stepan Nercessian Edison Denise Milfont Denise Milfont Santana Paulo Betti Paulo Betti Vavá Marcélia Cartaxo Marcélia Cartaxo Mulher de Vavá Paulo Gorgulho Paulo Gorgulho Carlinhos Thelma Reston Thelma Reston Eunice Mallu Moraes Lurdes Venerando Ribeiro Ivo Carmem Moretzsohn Carmem Moretzsohn Teresa Ivan Marques Eterno Mauri de Castro Jacó Josiane Oliveira Odete Andrade Jr. Andrade Jr. Luiz Linhares Luiz Linhares Petrus Pires Roi Pires

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Frequently asked questions

What is Cesium-137 about?
In 1987, in Goiânia, two paper collectors find a radioactive capsule and sell it to the owner of a junkyard. Once the capsule is opened, more than 250 people end up contaminated by the substance called Cesium 137, being the biggest radiological accident in the history of Brazil.
Who directed Cesium-137?
Cesium-137 was directed by Roberto Pires.
Who stars in Cesium-137?
Cesium-137 stars Nelson Xavier, Joana Fomm, Stepan Nercessian, Denise Milfont.
When was Cesium-137 released?
Cesium-137 is a 1990 drama film.
Where can I watch Cesium-137?
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