Tragic Jungle

Tragic Jungle is a Brazilian drama and adventure film centered on the brutal conditions within a company that trades maté. The workers are subjected to slave-like treatment, and those who attempt to flee the facility face harsh punishments if they are captured.

The film was written and directed by Roberto Farias, who also served as a producer. This project followed his 1957 film, Rich and Carefree. The main cast includes Reginaldo Faria in the role of Pablito, alongside Rejane Medeiros, Aurélio Teixeira, Maurício do Valle, and Jofre Soares. The production was handled by Herbert Richers and Produções Cinematográficas R.F. Farias. Released on February 7, 1963, with a runtime of 104 minutes, the movie has maintained a positive reception from a small number of viewers, holding a 7.5 rating on IMDb based on 87 votes.