O Despertar da Besta
José Mojica Marins
O Despertar da Besta is a drama e terror movie released in 1970, directed by José Mojica Marins, starring José Mojica Marins, Sérgio Hingst e Ozualdo Ribeiro Candeias. It runs 1h 32min and is rated 18+ in Brazil. It is movie 4 of 8 in the Zé do Caixão collection. Also known as Zé do Caixão 4.
Official synopsis
A volta de Zé do Caixão em...
Um psiquiatra injeta LSD em quatro voluntários para estudar os efeitos do tóxico sob a influência da imagem de Zé do Caixão. O personagem aparece de maneira diferente nos delírios psicodélicos de cada um, misturando sexo, perversão e sadismo.
Release in Brazil
- Theaters in Brazil 10/01/1970
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Availability in Brazil · updated 02/10/2026
Cast of O Despertar da Besta
30 actors
José Mojica Marins
as Himself / Zé do Caixão
Sérgio Hingst
Ozualdo Ribeiro Candeias
Andreia Bryan
Lourdes Ribas
Mario Lima
Roney Wanderley
Helena Nogueira
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Cláudio Marques
Dante Mina
Jandira Gabriel
Marcio Marcel
Ângelo Assunção
Annik Malvil
Ítala Nandi
Maurice Capovila
Carlos Reichenbach
João Callegaro
Jairo Ferreira
- Director
- José Mojica Marins
- Editing
- Luiz Elias
- Production
- José Mojica Marins, George Michel Serkeis, Giorgio Attili
- Screenplay
- Rubens Francisco Lucchetti
Where you've seen the cast of O Despertar da Besta
- José Mojica Marins as Himself / Zé do Caixão is also in O Segredo da Múmia (1982), Luz nas Trevas: A Volta do Bandido da Luz Vermelha (2012) and A Hora do Terrir (2007)
- Sérgio Hingst is also in Histórias Que Nossas Babás Não Contavam (1979), Estranho Encontro (1958) and Um Anjo Mau (1971)
Zé do Caixão movies in order
8 movies · in release order
A história cronológica do personagem Zé do Caixão.
See the Zé do Caixão franchise-
À Meia Noite Levarei Sua Alma
1964 · 1h 24min
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Esta Noite Encarnarei no Teu Cadáver
1967 · 1h 48min
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O Estranho Mundo de Zé do Caixão
1968 · 1h 20min
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O Despertar da Besta
1970 · 1h 32min
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O Exorcismo Negro
1974 · 1h 40min
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A Estranha Hospedaria dos Prazeres
1976 · 1h 19min
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Delírios de um Anormal
1978 · 1h 24min
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Encarnação do Demônio
2008 · 1h 33min
Frequently asked questions about O Despertar da Besta
Where to watch O Despertar da Besta?
We haven't found where to watch O Despertar da Besta in Brazil yet. Availability changes often, so check back later.
Is O Despertar da Besta on Netflix?
No. As of the last check, on 02/10/2026, O Despertar da Besta was not on Netflix in Brazil.
How long is O Despertar da Besta?
O Despertar da Besta runs 1h 32min (92 minutes).
What is the age rating of O Despertar da Besta?
In Brazil, it is rated 18+.
What year did O Despertar da Besta come out?
O Despertar da Besta came out in 1970. In Brazil, it opened in theaters on 10/01/1970.
Is O Despertar da Besta part of a franchise?
Yes. It is movie 4 of 8 in the Zé do Caixão collection. Also known as Zé do Caixão 4. The story continues in O Exorcismo Negro (1974).
O Despertar da Besta details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- Portuguese
- Countries
- Brasil
- Production companies
- Ovni Indústria Cinematográfica, Fotocena Filmes, Fantoma Films
- Collection
- Zé do Caixão · 4 of 8
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