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.


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Tony Ramos
Getúlio Vargas

Drica Moraes
Alzira Vargas

Alexandre Borges
Carlos Lacerda

Adriano Garib
General Zenóbio da Costa

Fernando Luís
Benjamin Vargas

Leonardo Medeiros
General Caiado de Castro

Marcelo Médici
Lutero Vargas

Alexandre Nero
Coronel Scaffa

Jackson Antunes
Café Filho