Acting
Luiz Armando Queiroz
Born February 22, 1945 · Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil
Died May 16, 1999 · aged 54
No biography available.
Known For
Janete · 1983Janete
★ 3.31983
MovieDrama
A young girl runaway from home to join the circus.
The Claudia Case · 1979The Claudia Case
★ 4.31979
MovieCrime
Based on the true events that took place in the 70s, in Rio de Janeiro. The body of beautiful girl Cláudia Lessin Rodrigues, actress Márcia Rodrigues's sister, was found in the seashore. After Police investigation, it was found she had been murdered on a party by a rich industrialist's son and his socialite hairdresser buddy, after much sex, alcohol and drugs, specially Mandrax (methaqualone). She'd probably resisted being raped and the killers threw away the body in the water. One of the guys tried to escape flying to Switzerland.
Four Days in September · 1997Four Days in September
★ 7.51997
MovieThrillerDrama
Fernando, a journalist, and his friend César join terrorist group MR8 in order to fight Brazilian dictatorial regime during the late sixties. César, however, is wounded and captured during a bank hold up. Fernando then decides to kidnap the American ambassador in Brazil and ask for the release of fifteen political prisoners in exchange for his life.
Os Trapalhões no Auto da Compadecida · 1987Os Trapalhões no Auto da Compadecida
★ 6.61987
MovieFamilyComedy
In the small town of Taperoá João Grilo and confusion Chicó live setting, addressing a sacristan and a humble baker. Everyone lives under the excesses of the bishop, the priest and the major. Until an attack on the city, all die at the hands of the bandit Severino and must stand trial in the sky, which puts everyone before God and the Virgin Mary.
Go Ahead, Brazil! · 1982Go Ahead, Brazil!
★ 7.41982
MovieCrimeDrama
Mid-1970s. When the military regime's "economic miracle" and the victory of the Brazilian football team on the World Cup serve as a distraction for the persecution of opposition leaders by the political police of the dictatorship. Under this context, Jofre Godoi da Fonseca, an alienated middle-class man, is mistaken for Sarmento, a political activist he met at an airport prior to his assassination. He is then arrested for being "subversive".
Il barbiere di Rio · 1996Il barbiere di Rio
★ 5.61996
MovieComedy
Matteo is a Roman barber whose business is full of debts. He decides to escape from this depressing reality by accepting his sister's invitation to Brazil.
O Grande Palhaço · 1980O Grande Palhaço
★ 6.51980
MovieComedyDrama
A circus clown's life spirals out of control when his wife, a trapeze artist, dies during a performance, and, to his chagrin, their son vows to follow in his mother's footsteps.
O Natal da Grande Família · 1987O Natal da Grande Família
1987
MovieComedy
Movies
Janete · 1983Janete
★ 3.31983
MovieDrama
A young girl runaway from home to join the circus.
The Claudia Case · 1979The Claudia Case
★ 4.31979
MovieCrime
Based on the true events that took place in the 70s, in Rio de Janeiro. The body of beautiful girl Cláudia Lessin Rodrigues, actress Márcia Rodrigues's sister, was found in the seashore. After Police investigation, it was found she had been murdered on a party by a rich industrialist's son and his socialite hairdresser buddy, after much sex, alcohol and drugs, specially Mandrax (methaqualone). She'd probably resisted being raped and the killers threw away the body in the water. One of the guys tried to escape flying to Switzerland.
Four Days in September · 1997Four Days in September
★ 7.51997
MovieThrillerDrama
Fernando, a journalist, and his friend César join terrorist group MR8 in order to fight Brazilian dictatorial regime during the late sixties. César, however, is wounded and captured during a bank hold up. Fernando then decides to kidnap the American ambassador in Brazil and ask for the release of fifteen political prisoners in exchange for his life.
Os Trapalhões no Auto da Compadecida · 1987Os Trapalhões no Auto da Compadecida
★ 6.61987
MovieFamilyComedy
In the small town of Taperoá João Grilo and confusion Chicó live setting, addressing a sacristan and a humble baker. Everyone lives under the excesses of the bishop, the priest and the major. Until an attack on the city, all die at the hands of the bandit Severino and must stand trial in the sky, which puts everyone before God and the Virgin Mary.
Go Ahead, Brazil! · 1982Go Ahead, Brazil!
★ 7.41982
MovieCrimeDrama
Mid-1970s. When the military regime's "economic miracle" and the victory of the Brazilian football team on the World Cup serve as a distraction for the persecution of opposition leaders by the political police of the dictatorship. Under this context, Jofre Godoi da Fonseca, an alienated middle-class man, is mistaken for Sarmento, a political activist he met at an airport prior to his assassination. He is then arrested for being "subversive".
Il barbiere di Rio · 1996Il barbiere di Rio
★ 5.61996
MovieComedy
Matteo is a Roman barber whose business is full of debts. He decides to escape from this depressing reality by accepting his sister's invitation to Brazil.
O Grande Palhaço · 1980O Grande Palhaço
★ 6.51980
MovieComedyDrama
A circus clown's life spirals out of control when his wife, a trapeze artist, dies during a performance, and, to his chagrin, their son vows to follow in his mother's footsteps.
O Natal da Grande Família · 1987O Natal da Grande Família
1987
MovieComedy
The Serpent Woman and the Flower · 1983The Serpent Woman and the Flower
★ 8.01983
MovieDramaHorror
Parceiros da Aventura · 1979Parceiros da Aventura
★ 9.01979
MovieDramaCrime
Rio de Janeiro crooks rove about, performing petty tricks to survive, and get involved with a woman who steals cars.
Os Alegres Vigaristas · 1974Os Alegres Vigaristas
★ 9.01974
MovieComedy
TV Shows
Os Imigrantes · 1981Os Imigrantes
★ 7.01981
SeriesDrama
Roque Santeiro · 1985Roque Santeiro
★ 8.81985
SeriesComedy
In the tiny poor town of Asa Branca, in the middle of Brazilian Northeast, Roque Santeiro is worshiped as a saint. He was supposedly killed by a bandit, 18 years ago, trying to save the local church. After his disappearance, local leaderships such as landowner Sinhozinho Malta and mayor Florindo, took profit on that to control the humble population. They even make up a widow, Porcina, who should have married Roque secretly before his death. What they don't expect is that Roque is alive, and he's back to, allegedly, "save his people". Now Malta, Florindo, Porcina, and others must hold him down and explain the "truth" to their commoners, in a desperate attempt to save their own bottoms. Meanwhile, mysterious facts surround Asa Branca, such as a Werewolf, a film crew who are trying to shoot a movie about Roque's story, and violent murderers.
Selva de Pedra · 1972Selva de Pedra
★ 9.11972
SeriesDrama
Amidst an unresolved crime, Simone protects Cristiano and falls in love with him. However, the couple faces ambition and betrayals that tear them apart. Presumed dead, she returns under a new identity seeking revenge.
The Trapalhões · 1977The Trapalhões
★ 8.01977
SeriesComedy
Os Trapalhões was a Brazilian comedy group and also a Brazilian television series created by Wilton Franco. Its members were Dedé Santana, Zacarias, Mussum and their leader Didi Mocó, that was played by Renato Aragão. The name Trapalhões is derived from the Portuguese verb atrapalhar, which means the opposite of helping, to do something the wrong way or to Those that confuse. The name is translated "Tramps" in English DVD subtitles. It was aired by Rede Globo from 1977 to 1999.
On March 18, 1990, Zacarias died due to respiratory failure, but the group and the series didn't come to an end until July 29, 1994, when Mussum died due to an unsuccessful heart transplant.
Água Viva · 1980Água Viva
★ 8.21980
SeriesDrama
Telerromance · 1981Telerromance
1981
Series
Pecado Capital · 1975Pecado Capital
★ 8.51975
SeriesDrama
Carlão is a taxi driver who experiences a drama of conscience after fleeing bank robbers leave a suitcase with stolen money in his car: he doesn't know whether to hand it over to the police, running the risk of being accused of being an accomplice in the robbery, or whether to use the money to solve his problems.
Estúpido Cupido · 1976Estúpido Cupido
★ 8.51976
SeriesComedy
The story is set in the fictional city of Albuquerque, in the interior of São Paulo, in the early 1960s – a time marked by changing behaviors in much of the world. There, young people enjoy the sounds of rock and twist on the dance floors, follow the fashion of jeans and leather jackets, and show off on Lambrettas and motorcycles through the city streets. In this context, Maria Tereza, a student teacher, dreams of living in the capital and being elected Miss Brazil, but clashes with her boyfriend, João. An idealistic young man who intends to pursue a career in journalism, he is consumed by jealousy of his beloved.
Nina · 1977Nina
★ 7.51977
SeriesDrama
Sinal de Alerta · 1978Sinal de Alerta
★ 7.71978
SeriesDrama
Olhai os Lírios do Campo · 1980Olhai os Lírios do Campo
★ 10.01980
SeriesDrama
Dinheiro Vivo · 1979Dinheiro Vivo
★ 9.01979
SeriesDrama
Chiquinha Gonzaga · 1999Chiquinha Gonzaga
★ 7.81999
SeriesDrama
It tells the story of Chiquinha Gonzaga, a revolutionary musician who marked the history of music in Brazil, and challenged the social standards of her time. Chiquinha was raised very comfortably and had an excellent education provided by his father, Jose Basileu, who expected his daughter to be a lady of the imperial court. But after listening to songs played in a black yard and influenced by friends, such as composer Joaquim Callado, Chiquinha begins to make compositions mixing polka and lundu. By imposition of her father, Chiquinha is forced to marry Jacinto, with whom she has three children. However, Jacinto forbids her to play, and she decides to separate from her husband, going against social standards. Chiquinha, then, fights for his freedom to play and will live with the great love of his youth, João Batista de Carvalho Jr., with whom he has a daughter, Alice.
Cuca Legal · 1975Cuca Legal
★ 8.01975
SeriesComedy
'Cuca Legal' tells the story of Mário Barroso, a single aviator involved with three women at the same time: Virgínia, Irene, and Fátima. Virgínia is a wealthy businesswoman obsessed with the direction of her late father's business; Irene is a middle-class young woman who gives private piano lessons; and Fátima is a poor widow. Mário can't decide which of them is the ideal woman to give him a child with a "cool head" (cuca legal). Things get even more complicated when Maria Joaquina, nicknamed Kinu, Virgínia's mother, also catches the aviator's attention. To escape the troubles he constantly gets into, Mário relies on the help of his mother, Dalva, and Jacaré, his great friend.
Um Sonho a Mais · 1985Um Sonho a Mais
★ 7.01985
SeriesDrama
The story begins with the arrival of millionaire Antônio Carlos Volpone in Brazil. After living in Cairo for 18 years, he returns to his homeland for two reasons: first, to clarify the murder of his father-in-law, Dr. Telles, of which he was accused; second, to get closer to his ex-wife Estela, now married to Orlando Aranha. The millionaire also attracts media attention, and reporter Amélia Bicudo decides to investigate his life. To mislead his enemies and move freely, Volpone uses numerous disguises: the executive Anabela Freire, the doctor Nilo Peixe, the industrialist Augusto Melo Sampaio, and the driver André Silva. With the help of his loyal secretary and friend, Mosca, he confronts his main rival, Orlando Aranha, and Renata, Orlando's sister, who holds secrets about the murder of Estela's father.
Os Ossos do Barão · 1997Os Ossos do Barão
★ 9.51997
SeriesDrama
Memórias de Amor · 1979Memórias de Amor
★ 6.01979
SeriesDrama
On the eve of the Republic, the clash between the monarchist Aristarco and his son Jorge, a defender of the republican cause, enlivened the Ateneu College and sparked passions and persecutions.
Avenida Paulista · 1982Avenida Paulista
★ 8.31982
SeriesCrimeDrama
The miniseries portrays the greed for money, power and prestige through the rise and fall of Alex Torres, a consequence of the schemes of the unscrupulous banker Frederico Scorza.
A História de Ana Raio e Zé Trovão · 1990A História de Ana Raio e Zé Trovão
★ 9.01990
SeriesDrama
O Guarani · 1991O Guarani
1991
SeriesDrama
Filhos do Sol · 1991Filhos do Sol
★ 9.01991
SeriesDramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
Guerra Sem Fim · 1993Guerra Sem Fim
1993
SeriesDrama
A Idade da Loba · 1995A Idade da Loba
1995
SeriesDrama
Plantão de Polícia · 1979Plantão de Polícia
★ 7.01979
SeriesComedyCrime