Acting
Cláudio Cavalcanti
Born December 24, 1940 · Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Died July 29, 2013 · aged 72
Cláudio Murillo Cavalcanti (Rio de Janeiro, February 24, 1940 – Rio de Janeiro, September 29, 2013) was a Brazilian actor, television director, theater producer, writer, translator, singer, voice actor, radio broadcaster and politician.
Known For
Hipertensão · 1986Hipertensão
1986
Movie
Erotic Stories · 1980Erotic 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.
Tropical Paths · 1977Tropical Paths
★ 5.81977
MovieComedy
In the island of Paquetá, professor investigates the genital vocation of vegetables and fruits, maintaining sexual relations with a watermelon. In his experiences, he counts on the interlocution of an attentive student.
Ipanema, Adeus · 1975Ipanema, Adeus
★ 7.01975
MovieDrama
Young and rich executive living in Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro, leaves his wife and kids behind and goes to Porto Seguro, Bahia, to try and live as a fisherman with his mistress.
Engraçadinha Depois dos Trinta · 1966Engraçadinha Depois dos Trinta
★ 6.01966
MovieDrama
After marrying everyday man Zózimo, Engraçadinha, who had been through intense sexual experiences as a teenager, settles to live a quiet and normal life. As the years go by, her teenage daughter's behaviour seems to call back Engraçadinha's own teenage days.
Paulo Gracindo - O Bem Amado · 2009Paulo Gracindo - O Bem Amado
★ 5.82009
MovieDocumentary
The life of a famous Brazilian film and television actor, including testimonials from people who knew him and worked with him, as well as excerpts from films and videos in which he acted.
Memoirs of a Gigolo · 1970Memoirs of a Gigolo
★ 4.31970
MovieComedy
Man raised in a brothel tries to earn his living as a pimp, but gets in trouble when his girlfriend cheats on him with an older man.
Uma Professora Muito Maluquinha · 1996Uma Professora Muito Maluquinha
1996
MovieFamilyComedy
Movies
Hipertensão · 1986Hipertensão
1986
Movie
Erotic Stories · 1980Erotic 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.
Tropical Paths · 1977Tropical Paths
★ 5.81977
MovieComedy
In the island of Paquetá, professor investigates the genital vocation of vegetables and fruits, maintaining sexual relations with a watermelon. In his experiences, he counts on the interlocution of an attentive student.
Ipanema, Adeus · 1975Ipanema, Adeus
★ 7.01975
MovieDrama
Young and rich executive living in Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro, leaves his wife and kids behind and goes to Porto Seguro, Bahia, to try and live as a fisherman with his mistress.
Engraçadinha Depois dos Trinta · 1966Engraçadinha Depois dos Trinta
★ 6.01966
MovieDrama
After marrying everyday man Zózimo, Engraçadinha, who had been through intense sexual experiences as a teenager, settles to live a quiet and normal life. As the years go by, her teenage daughter's behaviour seems to call back Engraçadinha's own teenage days.
Paulo Gracindo - O Bem Amado · 2009Paulo Gracindo - O Bem Amado
★ 5.82009
MovieDocumentary
The life of a famous Brazilian film and television actor, including testimonials from people who knew him and worked with him, as well as excerpts from films and videos in which he acted.
Memoirs of a Gigolo · 1970Memoirs of a Gigolo
★ 4.31970
MovieComedy
Man raised in a brothel tries to earn his living as a pimp, but gets in trouble when his girlfriend cheats on him with an older man.
Uma Professora Muito Maluquinha · 1996Uma Professora Muito Maluquinha
1996
MovieFamilyComedy
O Grande Gozador · 1972O Grande Gozador
★ 7.01972
MovieComedy
"Lula, 'bon vivant' who subsists at the expense of small blows, goes on with his life without a present or future purpose. Basically, he just tries to forget having been abandoned by his fiancee Helena, who gave in to his father's imposition. The situations in which he gets involved from then on are paradoxical, trying to survive in the best possible way and spending money he doesn't have, but which comes to him in one way or another. On a day of complete despair, Lula meets a group of "hippies" and leaves catechized. Willing to anything, he becomes a preacher of new customs and new ethics of life. In turn, Helena, whose marriage had failed, dreams of meeting Lula again, hoping to return to his arms.
Um Ramo Para Luísa · 1965Um Ramo Para Luísa
★ 7.01965
MovieDrama
Paulo works as a journalist for a print publication and is a man of many women. He has a long-standing affair with a wealthy married woman and also begins a new relationship with Luísa, a young call girl who is his client.
The Language of Theatre · 1966The Language of Theatre
1966
MovieDocumentary
All the magic of the theatre is revealed to viewers as they follow the challenges involved in the various stages of putting on a play – from selection and reading to rehearsals and, finally, opening night before the audience.
Um Marido Contagiante · 1977Um Marido Contagiante
★ 4.31977
Movie
A Matemática e o Futebol · 1970A Matemática e o Futebol
1970
MovieDocumentary
Football images and the study of Modern Mathematics.
Ascensão e Queda de um Paquera · 1970Ascensão e Queda de um Paquera
★ 10.01970
MovieComedy
Tiradentes · 1999Tiradentes
★ 5.51999
MovieHistoryDrama
The story of one of the most important Brazilian heroes, Joaquim José da Silva Xavier, known as Tiradentes. He was the leader of a group who tried to proclaim Brazil's Independence from Portugal in 1789. But he was betrayed by one of his comrades and hanged.
A Cama ao Alcance de Todos · 1969A Cama ao Alcance de Todos
★ 9.01969
MovieComedy
A comedy divided into two episodes. The first tells the story of Agildo, a man obsessed with women, who is caught by his wife in bed with the maid. He begins to live a sexual fast so his wife doesn't leave him, but tries to use his imagination to cheat on his wife without betraying his religion. In the second episode, a tough guy manages to win over a beautiful woman, but doesn't have the money to take her on a date. However, his three best friends will do anything to ensure his success with her.
A Strange Love Story · 1979A Strange Love Story
★ 10.01979
MovieDramaHorror
A young woman, a teacher in a countryside school, has affairs with boys and girls.
The Nutty Boy 2 · 1998The Nutty Boy 2
★ 4.41998
MovieAdventureComedy
In this new adventure, Maluquinho is spending the holidays at the home of his grandfather Tônico (Stênio Garcia), an inventor who lives in a small community in the interior of Minas Gerais. His friends Junim (Samuel Brandão), Lucio (Cauã Bernard Souza), Bocão (João Romeu Filho) and Nina (Fernanda Guimarães) are coming to the city to help Maluquinho organize the circus for the centenary of the city. On this trip, they meet Tatá-Mirim, a small flame that ends up making the city believe that they are being invaded by the Capeta. So they end up living many adventures.
A Um Pulo da Morte · 1968A Um Pulo da Morte
★ 8.01968
MovieCrime
Forced Nudist · 1966Forced Nudist
★ 6.51966
MovieComedy
The counterfeiter Clementino begins to be pursued by Interpol. Arriving in Sao Paulo, he notices the presence of the police and suffers an accident. However, he has a double, which causes enormous confusion.
Como nos Livrar do Saco · 1973Como nos Livrar do Saco
★ 8.01973
MovieCrime
Cícero and Samantha are lovers who are going to spend a "honeymoon" in Teresina. However, the girl dies suddenly and Cicero calls his friend Edgar to help him hide the body. The already complicated situation gets even worse when the car that holds the body is stolen.
Cuidado! Espião Brasileiro em Ação! · 1966Cuidado! Espião Brasileiro em Ação!
★ 9.81966
MovieComedyThriller
Astro: An Urban Fable in a Magical Rio de Janeiro · 2012Astro: An Urban Fable in a Magical Rio de Janeiro
2012
MovieComedyDrama
An urban fable that portrays the process of adaptation of Astro, the protagonist, to the city of Rio de Janeiro. The daughter of a Brazilian mother and a Swedish father, Astro comes to Brazil to receive an inheritance and ends up staying longer than she expected when she meets Alice. ART and the CITY are narrative elements that work in the transformation of the character. A positive history and vibrant rapture of self built on the border between reality and unconsciousness. An rapture of self built on the border between reality and unconsciousness.
TV Shows
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.
Sétimo Sentido · 1982Sétimo Sentido
★ 9.01982
SeriesDrama
Sessão de Terapia · 2012Sessão de Terapia
★ 8.32012
SeriesDrama
Set in an office of a psychoanalyst, the series follows the professional and personal day-to-day work of therapist Theo. Displayed daily, each episode of the plot is marked by the story of one of his patients, and the last episode of the week will always bring an assessment of Theo's by his supervisor Dora.
A Viagem · 1994A Viagem
★ 8.51994
SeriesDrama
The soap opera's central theme is life after death, inspired by the philosophy of Allan Kardec, the codifier of Spiritism. The character who drives the plot is Alexandre, a delinquent who kills himself in prison after being convicted of robbery followed by homicide and goes on to torment the lives of all those he considers responsible for his tragic fate.
Irmãos Coragem · 1970Irmãos Coragem
★ 9.31970
SeriesDrama
The fight for freedom and against oppression is the central theme of this soap opera that tells the story of the Coragem brothers: João, Jerônimo and Duda, in the city of Coroado.
Hipertensão · 1986Hipertensão
★ 6.61986
SeriesComedy
The routine of the quiet town of Rio Belo changes with the arrival of Carina, a traveling actress determined to discover who her father is. At the same time, a mysterious crime involving the powerful Donana shakes the town.
Dance with Me · 1981Dance with Me
★ 6.81981
SeriesDrama
Quinzinho and João Victor are identical twins separated at birth, unaware of each other's existence. The brothers eventually draw closer, guided by their instincts.
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.
Caso Especial · 1971Caso Especial
★ 6.01971
SeriesDramaCrime
Rosa Rebelde · 1969Rosa Rebelde
1969
SeriesDrama
Secrets of Sand · 1993Secrets of Sand
★ 7.41993
SeriesDrama
Twin sisters with contrasting personalities, Ruth and Raquel, rival in the fictional Pontal D'Areia, on the coast of Rio de Janeiro.
Rainha da Sucata · 1990Rainha 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.
Pai Herói · 1979Pai Herói
★ 7.51979
SeriesDrama
Água Viva · 1980Água Viva
★ 8.21980
SeriesDrama
Bravo! · 1975Bravo!
★ 9.61975
SeriesDrama
A widowed conductor rediscovers love when he meets a young woman from the countryside, but doubts about his music make him question his competence and distance himself from the woman he loves.
Cavalo de Aço · 1973Cavalo de Aço
1973
SeriesDrama
Gypsy Heart · 1995Gypsy Heart
★ 6.61995
SeriesDrama
Dara is a young Gypsy woman torn between her family’s traditions and her desire to choose her own path. Promised in marriage to Igor, her life changes when she meets Júlio Falcão online. Caught between love, the customs of her people and family conflicts, Dara must face choices that could transform her future.
O Bofe · 1972O Bofe
★ 9.01972
SeriesComedy
Nina · 1977Nina
★ 7.51977
SeriesDrama
Salsa e Merengue · 1996Salsa e Merengue
★ 7.01996
Series
The elegant and wealthy Bárbara gives birth to a stillborn child, but never receives the bad news. Her husband, Guilherme, swaps the child's body for that of a baby whose mother is very poor and unable to raise him. Thirty years later, Eugênio, the swapped boy, suffers mercury poisoning, develops leukemia, and needs an urgent bone marrow transplant. But the surgery can only be performed with a donation from a blood relative. Faced with the risk of his son's death, Guilherme tells Bárbara the truth. With everything clarified, the two go in search of Anabel Muñoz, the boy's real mother and the only one who can save his life. Anabel kept her pregnancy a secret, but never forgot the child she had with the unscrupulous Urbano. She is the widow of the Cuban Félix Muñoz and has five other children: Valentim, Remédios, Amparo, Assunção, and Antônio.
Bachelor Party · 1992Bachelor Party
★ 7.51992
SeriesDrama
After an unjust imprisonment, friends return to the town of Remanso, facing betrayals and lost loves, while battling a corrupt lawyer.
O Salvador da Pátria · 1989O Salvador da Pátria
★ 7.91989
SeriesDrama
Sassá Mutema is a farm laborer who becomes the target of the city's powerful figures' cruelty. With Clotilde's support, he discovers that it's possible to start a new life alongside a great love.
Transas e Caretas · 1984Transas e Caretas
★ 9.01984
SeriesDrama
The telenovela tells the story of Francisca Moura Imperial, a wealthy businesswoman, and her two sons: Jordão and Tiago, who show little interest in the family business. Jordão is the product of a whirlwind romance in Francisca's youth, while Tiago was born from her marriage to Roberto, a seductive man who moves in high society but is penniless. Francisca is preoccupied with her sons but cannot interfere in their lives as much as she would like. Eccentric and full of outlandish ideas, she decides to undergo plastic surgery, which makes her look 20 years younger, believing that this will bring her closer to Jordão and Tiago. Francisca's greatest concern is that at least one of her sons will marry and give her a grandchild, thus ensuring the continuation of the family name.
Amor e Revolução · 2011Amor e Revolução
★ 6.02011
SeriesDrama