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The Burning Season is a 1994 television movie directed by John Frankenheimer. The film chronicles Chico Mendes' fight to protect the rainforest. This was Raul Julia's last film released during his lifetime. The movie was based in part on the 1990 book of the same name by journalist Andrew Revkin.
Original Release
09/17/1994
US Release
09/17/1994
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Raul Julia | Chico Mendes |
| Carmen Argenziano | Alfredo Sezero |
| Sonia Braga | Regina de Carvalho |
| Kamala Lopez | Ilzamar |
| Luis Guzman | Estate Boss |
| Nigel Havers | Steven Kaye |
| Tomas Milian | Darli Alves |
| Esai Morales | Jair |
| Edward James Olmos | Wilson Pinheiro |
| Tony Plana | Galvao |
Directors
Writers
Andrew Revkin, William Mastrosimone, Michael Tolkin, Ron Hutchinson
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Raul Julia | Chico Mendes |
| Carmen Argenziano | Alfredo Sezero |
| Sonia Braga | Regina de Carvalho |
| Kamala Lopez | Ilzamar |
| Luis Guzman | Estate Boss |
| Nigel Havers | Steven Kaye |
| Tomas Milian | Darli Alves |
| Esai Morales | Jair |
| Edward James Olmos | Wilson Pinheiro |
| Tony Plana | Galvao |
| Marco Rodriguez | Tavora |
| Carlos Carrasco | Helio |
| Jonathan Carrasco | Genesio |
| Jeffrey Licon | Young Chico Mendes |
| José Pérez | Moacir |
| Tony Perez | Francisco Mendes |
| Briana Romero | Elenia Mendes |
| Jorge Viteri | Father Ceppi |
| Valentin Santana | Oloci Alves |
| Alberto Isaac | Jose |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| David Puttnam | Executive Producer |
| John Frankenheimer | Producer |
| Diane Batson-Smith | Producer |
| Thomas M. Hammel | Producer |
| Grazia Rade | Producer |
| Grazka Taylor | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1995 | Golden Globe | Best Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television | Won |
| 1995 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actor in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television | Won |
| 1995 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television | Nominated |
| 1995 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television | Won |
| 1995 | Emmy | Outstanding Individual Achievement in Directing for a Miniseries or a Special | Won |
| 1995 | Emmy | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Special | Won |
| 1995 | Emmy | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Special | Nominated |
| 1995 | Emmy | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Special | Nominated |
| 1995 | Emmy | Outstanding Made for Television Movie | Nominated |
| 1995 | Emmy | Outstanding Writing for a Miniseries or a Special | Nominated |
