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Anselmo Duarte

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Anselmo Duarte

Born April 21, 1920 · Salto, São Paulo, Brazil

Died November 7, 2009 · aged 89

Anselmo Duarte Bento (April 21, 1920 – November 7, 2009) was a Brazilian actor, screenwriter and film director. Initially known as a leading man in popular musical comedies (known in Brazil as "chanchadas"), he debuted as filmmaker in 1957's "Absolutamente Certo", in which he also stars. His next film, "O Pagador de Promessas" (1962), adapted from a stage play by Dias Gomes, won the Golden Palm a…

Known For

The Given WordThe Given Word · 1962
The Given Word
★ 8.11962
MovieDrama
Zé is a very poor man whose most prized possession is his donkey. When his donkey falls terminally ill, Zé makes a promise to Saint Bárbara: If his donkey recovers, he will carry a cross - like Jesus - all the way from his city to Saint Bárbara's church, in the state capital. Upon the recovery of his donkey, Zé leaves on his journey. He makes it to the church, but the priest refuses to accept the cross once he discovers the context of Zé's promise.
O Caçula do BarulhoO Caçula do Barulho · 1949
O Caçula do Barulho
★ 9.01949
MovieComedy
In a workshop there are six workers, the six are brothers. Enter the mother who asks them to rescue the seventh brother, the youngest, Luis. The brothers hesitate because the youngster keeps getting into trouble, but they end up giving in to the request. Gangsters are fighting in a bar and the workers end up getting into the fray.
Absolutely RightAbsolutely Right · 1957
Absolutely Right
★ 6.71957
MovieComedyRomance
A man who's memorized his town's telephone directory tries his luck on a TV Show. But a small group of people who control the bettings in town try to get advantage of his simple-mindedness.
O Caçador de EsmeraldasO Caçador de Esmeraldas · 1979
O Caçador de Esmeraldas
★ 8.01979
MovieAdventureHistory
The life of Fernão Dias, a 17th century Brazilian frontiersman known as "the Emerald Hunter".
A Certain Captain RodrigoA Certain Captain Rodrigo · 1971
A Certain Captain Rodrigo
★ 10.01971
MovieAdventureWar
A knight, half soldier, half gaudério, dolphinfish hair in the sun, guitar on his back, enters the sleepy town of Santa Fe. Nobody could imagine that this man was also getting into their lives. Singing and drinking was winning the hearts of women and admiration of men. A storyteller of adventures, wars or lies? Based on the book by Erico Verissimo.
Scarlet MacawScarlet Macaw · 1957
Scarlet Macaw
★ 7.01957
MovieCrimeAdventure
A mine boss hires a policeman to chase some runaways who stole a precious diamond.
Querida SuzanaQuerida Suzana · 1947
Querida Suzana
★ 10.01947
MovieRomanceComedy
Romantic comedy...
Os TrombadinhasOs Trombadinhas · 1979
Os Trombadinhas
★ 6.41979
MovieCrimeDrama
In São Paulo, a businessman wants to rehabilitate street children, called "trombinhas", through a social project. After being discouraged by the police, he seeks help from the coach of the Santos Futebol Clube youth team.

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