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Carlos Lyra

Born May 11, 1933 · Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Died December 16, 2023 · aged 90

Carlos Eduardo Lyra Barbosa (Rio de Janeiro, May 11, 1933 – Rio de Janeiro, December 16, 2023) was a Brazilian singer, composer and guitarist. Along with Roberto Menescal, he was one of the young figures of bossa nova. It was part of a more activist bossa nova, proposing the return of the rhythm to its roots in samba.

Known For

The Sign of ScorpioThe Sign of Scorpio · 1974
The Sign of Scorpio
★ 6.11974
MovieHorrorMystery
For the launch of his new giant horoscope computer, famous astrologer Alex invites to his private island friends representing each of the 12 zodiac signs. During the welcome party, one of the guests is mysteriously murdered. Unable to leave the island, the others witness new deaths, always announced in advance by the computer.
The PatriotThe Patriot · 1998
The Patriot
★ 4.81998
MovieComedy
Policarpo is a chauvinistic patriot, a major who tries to find solutions for Brazilian problems using only the resources of his own country. His visionary and idealistic temperament is behind his strange ideas about how to build a great nation.
Nos Tempos da VaselinaNos Tempos da Vaselina · 1979
Nos Tempos da Vaselina
★ 5.41979
MovieComedy
Countryman Onofre is convinced by his cousin to live in Rio de Janeiro together with him so he can enjoy the delights of summer in Rio.
Pistoleiro Bossa NovaPistoleiro Bossa Nova · 1959
Pistoleiro Bossa Nova
★ 6.01959
MovieComedy
Two friends are looking for a quiet place where they can rest awhile. Soon they find the town they'd chosen to go is far from quiet. In fact, it's ruled by outlaws. And one of them is mistaken for the "Avenging Gunman", defender of the law.
Eu Transo, Ela TransaEu Transo, Ela Transa · 1972
Eu Transo, Ela Transa
★ 4.01972
MovieComedy
Anxious to please his boss, Roberto agrees to host the chief's lover in his own home, unaware of the problems this could cause among his family.
The Priest and the GirlThe Priest and the Girl · 1966
The Priest and the Girl
★ 7.01966
MovieRomanceDrama
In a small town in Minas Gerais, the arrival of a young priest causes a commotion in the conservative atmosphere of the place, aggravated by the sudden attraction this priest feels for a beautiful girl. This forbidden love affair soon turns into an unbridled passion.
Five Times FavelaFive Times Favela · 1962
Five Times Favela
★ 7.91962
MovieDrama
Five segments about the hardships faced by people living in slums on hills in Rio de Janeiro.
Entre a Lei e a LutaEntre a Lei e a Luta · 2024
Entre a Lei e a Luta
★ 9.02024
MovieDocumentaryHistory

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