The Assailant
2009, Portuguese. Directed by João Daniel Tikhomiroff.
Based on the life of a legendary capoeira fighter from Bahia, "Besouro" spins a fantastic tale of a young Brazilian man of African descent in search of his mission.
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Portuguese
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.0/10 from 64 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Assailant
The Assailant is streaming on MovieSphere+ in India.
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Cast & crew
- João Daniel TikhomiroffDirector
- Aílton CarmoBesouro
- Jéssica BarbosaDinorá / Iansã
- Ânderson Santos de JesusQuero-Quero
- Flávio RochaCoronel Venâncio
- Irandhir SantosNoca de Antonia
- Servílio de HolandaGenival
- Leno SacramentoChico Canoa
- Nilton Souza JuniorCobra Criada
- MacaléMestre Alípio
- Sérgio LaurentinoExu
- Cris ViannaTeresa
- Geyisa CostaZulmira
Details
- Released
- 30 October 2009
- Original title
- Besouro
- Country
- Brazil
- Written by
- Bráulio Tavares, João Daniel Tikhomiroff, Patrícia Andrade
- Budget
- $5M
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The Assailant: quick answers
Is The Assailant worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.0/10 from 64 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Assailant?
The Assailant runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Does The Assailant have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Assailant. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Assailant parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Assailant yet.
Which OTT platform is The Assailant on?
The Assailant is streaming on MovieSphere+ in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Assailant?
If you liked The Assailant, try 40 Acres, Al Capone, Dragonheart: Vengeance.
Who directed The Assailant?
The Assailant (2009) was directed by João Daniel Tikhomiroff and stars Aílton Carmo, Jéssica Barbosa, Ânderson Santos de Jesus.