In the late 19th century, Jesuíno Brilhante swears to avenge his cousin, the republican and abolitionist Botelho, who was killed by powerful landlords. Government troops and a rival family unite to hunt down Jesuíno, who has assembled his own band of armed men.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| NNery VictorJesuíno Brilhante | Jesuíno Brilhante |
 Vanja OricoMaria de Góes | Maria de Góes |
 Rodolfo ArenaSoares | Soares |
 Waldir OnofreZé | Zé |
 Milton VilarFrancisco Limão | Francisco Limão |
| HHilda MelloMargarida | Margarida |
| MMaria Lúcia EscóciaMãe de Jesuíno | Mãe de Jesuíno |
| MMário ParisCobra Verde | Cobra Verde |
| HHélio DudaJuvenal | Juvenal |
| EErley JoséPajeú | Pajeú |
| NNestor SabóiaJurema | Jurema |
| RRogério TapajósSilvestre | Silvestre |
| DDaniel RosentalLucas | Lucas |
| AAntenor BarretoJoão | João |
| RRegina AccioliRita | Rita |
| GGilson MouraBotelho | Botelho |
| RRui de OliveiraNot listed | Not listed |
| GGesiel FigueiredoNot listed | Not listed |
| TTony MachadoNot listed | Not listed |
| WWandick WandréNot listed | Not listed |