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Procópio Ferreira

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Procópio Ferreira

Born July 8, 1898 · Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Died June 18, 1979 · aged 80

Procópio Ferreira, stage name João Procópio Ferreira (Rio de Janeiro, July 8, 1898 – Rio de Janeiro, June 18, 1979), was a Brazilian actor, theater director, and playwright. Nicknamed "the glory of Brazilian culture," he is considered the greatest Brazilian actor of the 20th century. Procópio discovered early on his talent for engaging audiences, drawing large audiences to his shows. Over a 62-ye…

Known For

Our ThingsOur Things · 1931
Our Things
★ 10.01931
MovieComedyMusic
Comical late 1920s Brazilian daily life's situations, portrayed by two friends who decide to serenade a common girlfriend, a drunk barber and a bad haircut, and a man who is barred from playing his songs at the hotel where he was staying.
O Comprador de FazendasO Comprador de Fazendas · 1951
O Comprador de Fazendas
★ 10.01951
MovieComedy
Seeing his farm in ruins, swindler tries to sell it to the first interested person, who happens to be a man who fakes being a millionaire but in fact cannot pay for the estate.
PurezaPureza · 1940
Pureza
1940
MovieDrama
InsôniaInsônia · 1982
Insônia
★ 9.01982
Movie
A three-episode anthology film based on short stories by Brazilian writer Graciliano Ramos.
O Homem dos PapagaiosO Homem dos Papagaios · 1953
O Homem dos Papagaios
★ 10.01953
MovieComedy
Poor crook gets a job as janitor in a luxury house. But he starts pretending be the rich owner of the house and in no time is owing multiple debts.
Crônica da Cidade AmadaCrônica da Cidade Amada · 1965
Crônica da Cidade Amada
★ 7.01965
MovieDramaRomance
Eleven small stories, loving chronicles about Rio de Janeiro and its people, written by some of the best Brazilian writers of the time.
Tererê Não ResolveTererê Não Resolve · 1938
Tererê Não Resolve
★ 10.01938
MovieComedy
Three couples, two already living in Rio; and the third, with 'the one who hates carnival', coming to visit an aunt. One of the women bets that all husbands are unfaithful. They send invitations to their husbands to the carnival ball. They find a pretext to be able to attend. They, in turn, go in disguise, just like the maid. Hence the confusion at the ball, each one dating the other's wife.
Como Ganhar na Loteria Sem Perder a EsportivaComo Ganhar na Loteria Sem Perder a Esportiva · 1971
Como Ganhar na Loteria Sem Perder a Esportiva
★ 7.01971
MovieComedy
A comedy about the happiness of several people who won the number 12 of Sports Lottery, thinking they are the only winner. Among them, one priest seduced by the devil disguised as a sacristan, one taxi driver who is planning to buy an entire fleet of cars, and prostitutes who leave their brothel, only to return again later.

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