Amazon (1990)
Adventure in a world where every man has his limits... and every dream its price.
Widowed and broke Finnish businessman Kari takes his two teenage daughters with him to Brazil. A bush pilot introduces him to the idea of gold mining in the jungle, but a beautiful and educated local woman warns him about the possible consequences to the rain forest. Kari has mixed feelings about the project, until an accident puts him in the care of a local Indian tribe.
Director: Mika Kaurismäki
Genre: Adventure, Drama
Runtime: 87 min
Release Date: December 14, 1990
Cast
- Kari Väänänen - Kari
- Robert Davi - Dan
- Rae Dawn Chong - Paola
- Minna Sovio - Nina (as Minna)
- Aili Sovio - Lea
- Pirkko Hämäläinen - Susanne
- Expedito Barreira
- Ana Mel
Screenplay
Music: Naná Vasconcelos
Cinematography: Timo Salminen
Editing: Michael Chandler
Production: Villealfa Filmproductions
Country: Brazil, Finland, France, United States of America
Language: suomi, English, Português
Original Language: en
Keywords
tribe, rainforest
More Films by Director: Mika Kaurismäki
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Amazon about?
- Widowed and broke Finnish businessman Kari takes his two teenage daughters with him to Brazil. A bush pilot introduces him to the idea of gold mining in the jungle, but a beautiful and educated local woman warns him about the possible consequences to the rain forest. Kari has mixed feelings about the project, until an accident puts him in the care of a local Indian tribe.
- Who directed Amazon?
- Amazon was directed by Mika Kaurismäki.
- Who stars in Amazon?
- Amazon stars Kari Väänänen, Robert Davi, Rae Dawn Chong, Minna Sovio, Aili Sovio, Pirkko Hämäläinen.
- How long is Amazon?
- Amazon has a runtime of 1h 27m (87 minutes).
- What genre is Amazon?
- Amazon is a Adventure, Drama film.
- Where was Amazon produced?
- Amazon was produced in Brazil, Finland, France, United States of America.