The Prophet of Hunger

The Prophet of Hunger (1970) (original title: O Profeto da Fome) is a Brazilian film by Maurice Capovila. José Mojica Marins portrays the character Fakir AlikhanO Profeto da Fome Official siteO Profeto da Fome IMDb profile.
==Plot==
Mojica plays Fakir Alikhan, the main attraction of a decadent circus that performs increasingly shocking stunts to attract an audience to their shows. One day, the ringmaster announces a performance in which Alikhan is to eat a young boy alive, but when the Fakir refuses to go through with it, the public revolts and sets fire to the circus. Alikhan and his girlfriend then depart for a village, where he is crucified in the public square. After a conflict with the priest of the city, Alikhan announces that he intends to go one hundred days without eating, while lying on a bed of nails for all to see.
==Cast==
*José Mojica Marins as Fakir Ali Khan
*Maurício do Valle as Lion Tamer
*Julia Miranda as Maria
*Sérgio Hingst as Dom José (circus owner)
*Joffre Soares as Priest
*Lenoir Bittencourt
*Adauto Santos
*Heládio Brito
*Fuxico
*Mário Lima
==Video==
thumb|250px|Original trailer	thumb|250px|Film on YouTube
==References==
==External links==
*O Profeto da Fome Official site
*O Profeto da Fome IMDb profile
Category:Films
Category:Drama films