Lima Duarte

Acting

Lima Duarte

Born March 29, 1930 · Sacramento, Minas Gerais, Brazil (age 96)

Lima Duarte, artistic name of Ariclenes Venâncio Martins (Sacramento, March 29, 1930), is a Brazilian actor, soap opera director, broadcaster, voice actor and presenter. In addition to being a television pioneer, being present at the time of its inauguration, he is considered one of the most important actors in Brazil, becoming famous through several memorable roles throughout the history of Brazi…

Known For

A Dog's WillA Dog's Will · 2000
A Dog's Will
8.42000
MovieComedyDrama
The lively João Grilo and the sly Chicó are poor guys living in the hinterland who cheat a bunch of people in a small town in Northeastern Brazil. When they die, they have to be judged by Christ, the Devil and the Virgin Mary before they are admitted to paradise.
O JuízoO Juízo · 2019
O Juízo
7.12019
MovieHorror
Augusto moves with his family to an abandoned farm, inherited from his grandfather, hoping to put his life back on track. The property, however, carries the karma of the betrayal of the slave Couraça who seeks revenge against Augusto's family.
Vazio CoraçãoVazio Coração · 2013
Vazio Coração
2013
Movie
Hugo Kari is a famous singer who decides to take a break from his schedule to find his father, ambassador Mário Menezes. Together, they try to adjust a relationship shattered by time and conflict.
Erotic StoriesErotic Stories · 1980
Erotic Stories
6.51980
MovieComedy
Comedy in 4 segments. In "Arroz e Feijão" (Rice and Beans), owner of a boarding-house seduces her young countryboy tenant. In "As Três Virgens" (The Three Virgins) three spinsters are influenced by the behaviour of their teenager niece, whom they are lodging. In "O Arremate" (The Purchase) a colonist turns his virgin daughter in to a landowner, to have his debts forgiven. And, finally, in "Vereda Tropical" (Tropical Trail), a man becomes sexually obsessed by a watermelon, to the point of having sexual intercourse with it. The stories are based on prize-winner short stories, from a Playboy contest.
Golpe de OuroGolpe de Ouro · 2021
Golpe de Ouro
2021
MovieDocumentary
After the coup of 1964, the media conglomerate Diários Associados organized a campaign called "Gold for Brazil," exhorting the people to donate wealth to the military government. The symbol of the campaign was the wedding ring, sealing the union between the people and the State. The film picks up the trail of the millions collected, but never channeled back into society.
PersonPerson · 2007
Person
8.22007
MovieDocumentary
Person is a documentary about the life and work of filmmaker Luiz Sérgio Person. The documentary brings the reconstruction of the history of the São Paulo filmmaker through the personal journey of his daughter, Marina. Through interviews with friends, family, and people who worked with Person, she seeks to discover more than dates and biographical data.
O Crime do Zé BigornaO Crime do Zé Bigorna · 1977
O Crime do Zé Bigorna
10.01977
MovieDrama
In the 1930s, a blacksmith is accused of murdering his wife and becomes a hero and political leader.
Corpo FechadoCorpo Fechado · 1975
Corpo Fechado
1975
MovieDrama

Movies

A Dog's WillA Dog's Will · 2000
A Dog's Will
8.42000
MovieComedyDrama
The lively João Grilo and the sly Chicó are poor guys living in the hinterland who cheat a bunch of people in a small town in Northeastern Brazil. When they die, they have to be judged by Christ, the Devil and the Virgin Mary before they are admitted to paradise.
O JuízoO Juízo · 2019
O Juízo
7.12019
MovieHorror
Augusto moves with his family to an abandoned farm, inherited from his grandfather, hoping to put his life back on track. The property, however, carries the karma of the betrayal of the slave Couraça who seeks revenge against Augusto's family.
Vazio CoraçãoVazio Coração · 2013
Vazio Coração
2013
Movie
Hugo Kari is a famous singer who decides to take a break from his schedule to find his father, ambassador Mário Menezes. Together, they try to adjust a relationship shattered by time and conflict.
Erotic StoriesErotic Stories · 1980
Erotic Stories
6.51980
MovieComedy
Comedy in 4 segments. In "Arroz e Feijão" (Rice and Beans), owner of a boarding-house seduces her young countryboy tenant. In "As Três Virgens" (The Three Virgins) three spinsters are influenced by the behaviour of their teenager niece, whom they are lodging. In "O Arremate" (The Purchase) a colonist turns his virgin daughter in to a landowner, to have his debts forgiven. And, finally, in "Vereda Tropical" (Tropical Trail), a man becomes sexually obsessed by a watermelon, to the point of having sexual intercourse with it. The stories are based on prize-winner short stories, from a Playboy contest.
Golpe de OuroGolpe de Ouro · 2021
Golpe de Ouro
2021
MovieDocumentary
After the coup of 1964, the media conglomerate Diários Associados organized a campaign called "Gold for Brazil," exhorting the people to donate wealth to the military government. The symbol of the campaign was the wedding ring, sealing the union between the people and the State. The film picks up the trail of the millions collected, but never channeled back into society.
PersonPerson · 2007
Person
8.22007
MovieDocumentary
Person is a documentary about the life and work of filmmaker Luiz Sérgio Person. The documentary brings the reconstruction of the history of the São Paulo filmmaker through the personal journey of his daughter, Marina. Through interviews with friends, family, and people who worked with Person, she seeks to discover more than dates and biographical data.
O Crime do Zé BigornaO Crime do Zé Bigorna · 1977
O Crime do Zé Bigorna
10.01977
MovieDrama
In the 1930s, a blacksmith is accused of murdering his wife and becomes a hero and political leader.
Corpo FechadoCorpo Fechado · 1975
Corpo Fechado
1975
MovieDrama
Father’s ChairFather’s Chair · 2012
Father’s Chair
7.02012
MovieDrama
Theo is living the good life in an upscale Brazilian neighborhood. He’s a hardworking doctor, husband, and father. However, Theo has chosen his career over his family, and little by little he discovers that his world is crumbling around him. His beloved mentor and surrogate father is dying, and his wife announces that she wants a divorce. Yet nothing prepares him for the day when he comes home to discover that his 15-year-old son, Pedro, has disappeared. Theo takes to the road in search of his son. In a journey that leads him throughout Brazil, Theo discovers what really matters to him. Searching for his missing son, Theo finds himself.
Federal Bank HeistFederal Bank Heist · 2011
Federal Bank Heist
6.42011
MovieCrimeDrama
"The Baron" wanted to commit the perfect heist involving 3 tons of money and no violence. For this he would need the right people willing to get 1 million dollars to take part in this job. Based on true events, in 2005, 168,000,000 Brazilian Real (almost 80,000,000 US dollars) were stolen from a Brazilian Central Bank (Federal Reserve), making it the biggest peace-time robbery in history. It was perhaps the most audacious bank heist ever.
BuddiesBuddies · 2013
Buddies
6.82013
MovieDramaComedy
A road movie that shows the simple things in life in a poetic light through the eyes of three young people with Down syndrome, who love movies and work at the video library of the institution where they have always lived in. One day, inspired by the movie "Thelma & Louise", they decide to run away using the gardener's old car to have a freedom experience. They travel to uncommon places in search for three simple wishes: Stalone wants to see the sea, Aninha looks for a husband and Marcio needs to fly. During this search, they embark on several adventures as if life was just a children's play
BrasileiríssimaBrasileiríssima · 2022
Brasileiríssima
8.02022
MovieDocumentary
Two Sons of FranciscoTwo Sons of Francisco · 2005
Two Sons of Francisco
6.82005
MovieDramaHistory
The story of Francisco, a very simple and poor man whose dream was to see his children become country music stars, and who made all the efforts to make it happen.
Tributo: BoniTributo: Boni · 2024
Tributo: Boni
7.02024
MovieDocumentaryTV Movie
If I Were a Thief... I'd StealIf I Were a Thief... I'd Steal · 2013
If I Were a Thief... I'd Steal
5.42013
MovieDrama
1920s. Vitalino, a small farmer from São Vicente sees his father die of the epidemic which decimated the country. Some years later, of all the brothers, Vitalino is the strongest and takes his father’s place in the house. But the village is too small for his aspirations and he decides to head to Brazil, leaving his sisters in charge of the household. In parallel with Vitalino’s story, If I Were a Thief… I’d Steal portrays the world of Paulo Rocha rummaging through his films and ghosts over the years.
Chão BrutoChão Bruto · 1958
Chão Bruto
7.01958
MovieAction
AryAry · 2025
Ary
2025
MovieDocumentary
Sargento GetúlioSargento Getúlio · 1983
Sargento Getúlio
6.01983
MovieDramaCrime
In the 40s, a sergeant is ordered to escort a political prisoner from Paulo Afonso to Aracaju, Brazil. During the trip, there's a change in the Government and he is ordered to release the prisoner. But he decides to go all the way.
The Seven KittensThe Seven Kittens · 1980
The Seven Kittens
6.01980
MovieDramaComedy
Noronha is a low middle-class civil servant who lives with his frustrated wife Gorda and their four eldest daughters. The youngest one, virginal Silene, is unexpectedly sent back from boarding school after killing a female cat and her seven newborns in a hysterical fit. Many dark family secrets will emerge from that episode leading to tragic events.
As Tranças de MariaAs Tranças de Maria · 2003
As Tranças de Maria
8.02003
MovieDrama
Topografia de um DesnudoTopografia de um Desnudo · 2009
Topografia de um Desnudo
8.02009
MovieDramaTV Movie
Love is AllLove is All · 2011
Love is All
2.22011
MovieComedy
A family with financial difficulties has a brilliant idea: to make their daughter Lindinha get pregnant of the famous singer Ivan Cláudio to inherit a lot of money and get them out of the choke. They plan the right day that the girl should go out with the star and begin to follow his performance schedule. They just didn't count with one thing: the jealous Jennifer, wife of Ivan, who will not let this story cheap.
The Price of PeaceThe Price of Peace · 2003
The Price of Peace
8.52003
MovieDrama
At the end of the 19th century, an influential man diplomatically defended the city of Curitiba against the action of revolutionaries in the south of Brazil to depose the country's president.
Chico e AmigosChico e Amigos · 2009
Chico e Amigos
10.02009
MovieComedyTV Movie

TV Shows

Chega MaisChega Mais · 1980
Chega Mais
6.71980
SeriesComedy
Alta DefiniçãoAlta Definição · 2009
Alta Definição
7.22009
Series
In Alta Definição, Daniel Oliveira interviews one guest every week with an intimate approach.
Brava GenteBrava Gente · 2000
Brava Gente
8.32000
SeriesComedyDrama
Brava Gente was a television series aired by TV Globo in Brazil between 2000 and 2003, initially as a special year-end. The program was adapted from stories and national stories, and plays by famous playwrights, screenwriters and signed by a number represented by several actors and actresses. The genres of the stories varied each week with the style of each director or author. Brava Gente in the stories ranged from comedies and dramas. In all 53 episodes were shown, broadcast on Tuesday nights.
The TrapalhõesThe Trapalhões · 1977
The 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.
Walking the CloudsWalking the Clouds · 1999
Walking the Clouds
8.81999
SeriesComedy
The adventures of a man with amnesia who struggles to rediscover his past while learning to live in the present.
Port of MiraclesPort of Miracles · 2001
Port of Miracles
6.42001
SeriesDrama
Porto dos Milagres is a Brazilian telenovela that was produced and aired by TV Globo from 5 February to 29 September 2001, totaling 203 chapters. It was written by Aguinaldo Silva and Ricardo Linhares and loosely based on two works written by Jorge Amado - The Dead Sea and the discovery of America by the Turks. Had Philip collaboration Miguez, Maria Elisa Berredo, Nadotti Nelson and Gloria Baker, directed by Fabricio Mamberti and Luciano Sabino. Director general Mark and Robert Paul Naar, co-directed by Fabricio Mamberti and Luciano Sabino. Had the direction of core Marcos Paulo.
The Next VictimThe Next Victim · 1995
The Next Victim
7.51995
SeriesCrime
A young law student starts to work as a detective, decided to uncover the identity behind a series of murders, as well as who is next.
Her Own DestinyHer Own Destiny · 2004
Her Own Destiny
7.92004
SeriesDrama
A story about people who succeed in life thanks to nothing but their own efforts. Maria do Carmo is the main character of the telenovela; a mother of five who struggle to be successful in life, but whose most important will be recovering the love of her daughter who was kidnapped when she was just months old.
Roque SanteiroRoque Santeiro · 1985
Roque 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.
India: A Love StoryIndia: A Love Story · 2009
India: A Love Story
7.52009
SeriesDrama
The daughter of a traditional, rich Indian family falls in love for a Dalit, and "untouchable" man.
BelíssimaBelíssima · 2005
Belíssima
5.42005
SeriesDrama
O Bem-AmadoO Bem-Amado · 1973
O Bem-Amado
9.11973
SeriesComedy
O Bem-Amado is a Brazilian telenovela that first aired on Rede Globo in 1973. It is based on a play by Dias Gomes called Odorico, o Bem-Amado ou Os Mistérios do Amor e da Morte, written in 1962. It was the first Brazilian color telenovela. It was shot in Rio de Janeiro. Broadcast by Rede Globo between January 22 and October 3, 1973.
Rainha da SucataRainha da Sucata · 1990
Rainha da Sucata
7.81990
SeriesDrama
Maria do Carmo becomes wealthy through her father's business dealings and becomes a successful businesswoman, but she retains the habits of her humble past.
Albert, the RockefellerAlbert, the Rockefeller · 1968
Albert, the Rockefeller
9.51968
SeriesComedy
Albert, the Rockefeller is a Brazilian telenovela produced by TV Tupi and aired from November 4, 1968 to November 30, 1969. It was created by Cassiano Gabus Mendes, written by Bráulio Pedroso and directed by Lima Duarte and Walter Avancini.
Uga-UgaUga-Uga · 2000
Uga-Uga
6.72000
SeriesComedy
An orphaned young man raised in the wild by an indigenous shaman is found by his grandfather and returned to his estranged family, where he finds himself as heir to their wealth.
Sai de BaixoSai de Baixo · 1996
Sai de Baixo
8.31996
SeriesComedy
It follows the lives of the members of a dysfunctional family, their maid and the doorman of the apartment building in which they lived.
Fera FeridaFera Ferida · 1993
Fera Ferida
7.61993
SeriesDrama
Marked by tragedy, Feliciano Júnior returns to Tubiacanga as Raimundo Flamel, driven by the desire to avenge the death of his parents.
Forbidden DesireForbidden Desire · 2007
Forbidden Desire
6.52007
SeriesDrama
In the 1930s, in Passaperto, the powerful Cândida controls the family until the arrival of Laura, considered a miracle, who awakens passions and rivalries that will change everyone's destinies.
Partido AltoPartido Alto · 1984
Partido Alto
8.51984
SeriesDrama
Marron GlacéMarron Glacé · 1979
Marron Glacé
8.01979
SeriesComedy
To avenge his father's death, Otávio wants to take over a party catering business called "Marron Glacé," but ends up falling in love with Vanessa, the daughter of the current owner.
Shades of SinShades of Sin · 2004
Shades of Sin
6.72004
SeriesComedyDrama
A Maranhense young woman and a carioca tourist photographer fall for each other and get separated by destiny and a woman obsessed with his family's fortune.
Chico TotalChico Total · 1981
Chico Total
7.51981
SeriesComedy
Som BrasilSom Brasil · 1981
Som Brasil
6.01981
SeriesDocumentary
Pecado CapitalPecado Capital · 1975
Pecado 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.