The Day That Lasted 21 Years
2012, Portuguese. Directed by Camilo Tavares.
Stunning espionage documentary on the US conspiracy that led to the 1964 Brazilian coup d'état. John F. Kennedy and Lyndon Johnson original White House tapes, and CIA Top Secret documents reveal how the US government planned to overthrow Brazilian elected president João Goulart.
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Portuguese
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Cast & crew
- Camilo TavaresDirector
- João GoulartSelf (archive footage)
- Leonel BrizolaSelf (archive footage)
- John F. KennedySelf (archive footage)
- Carlos FicoSelf
- Robert BentleySelf
- James GreenSelf
- Peter KornbluhSelf
- Plinio de Arruda SampaioSelf
- Fidel CastroSelf (archive footage)
- Denise AssisSelf
- Jarbas PassarinhoSelf
- Lyndon B. JohnsonSelf (archive footage)
Details
- Released
- 30 September 2012
- Original title
- O Dia Que Durou 21 Anos
- Country
- Brazil
- Written by
- Camilo Tavares
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How long is The Day That Lasted 21 Years?
The Day That Lasted 21 Years runs 77 minutes (1h 17m).
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Which OTT platform is The Day That Lasted 21 Years on?
The Day That Lasted 21 Years isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Day That Lasted 21 Years?
If you liked The Day That Lasted 21 Years, try A Toxic Love Story, Orgasm Inc: The Story of OneTaste, Evil Influencer: The Jodi Hildebrandt Story.
Who directed The Day That Lasted 21 Years?
The Day That Lasted 21 Years (2012) was directed by Camilo Tavares and stars João Goulart, Leonel Brizola, John F. Kennedy.