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Lael Rodrigues
Born November 25, 1951 · Campos do Jordão, São Paulo, Brazil
Died February 8, 1989 · aged 37
Lael Rodrigues was a producer, director and screenwriter. The three films that directed in the 80s present the participation of singers and rock bands of great success of the time. They were great box office hits in Brazil, especially among young audiences. In 1987, after finishing the filming of Rádio Pirata, he suffered a rupture of the esophagus, which led to the development of acute pancreat…
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Rádio Pirata · 1987Rádio Pirata
★ 5.31987
MovieAdventure
A couple is charged with murdering a friend after discovering a fraud scheme at a data-processing center. They hide in a van, where they set up a clandestine station, so they start to report the fact, seeking to mobilize public opinion until it becomes a national scandal.
Parahyba Mulher Macho · 1983Parahyba Mulher Macho
★ 6.11983
MovieDramaHistory
Account an important part of the history of Brazil, through its main character, Anayde Beiriz a poet, journalist and revolutionary and libertarian teacher of the early twentieth century, known for its sexual liberalism, which shocked the pre-Revolution in the state of Paraíba during 1930. His love for João Dantas eventually forge João Pessoa's death, at that time, governor of of Paraíba. These events served as a trigger for the a revolution.
Super Xuxa Contra Baixo Astral · 1988Super Xuxa Contra Baixo Astral
★ 5.11988
MovieFantasyFamily
Sewer dwelling spirit Baixo Astral is on a mission to bring unhappiness to the world, and his plans are threatened by Xuxa, who asks for children's help to make the world a better place. He declares war on her and devises a plan: helped by his allies Titica and Morcegão, he kidnaps Xuxo, her dog. Assisted by gypsy caterpillar Xixa and rebellious teen Rafa, Xuxa sets out to get her dog back and save the world from the wicked Baixo Astral.
Gaijin: A Brazilian Odyssey · 1980Gaijin: A Brazilian Odyssey
★ 6.21980
MovieDrama
Based on fact, this is the story of the struggles of Japanese immigrants who traveled to and settled in Brazil looking for a better life.
Rio Babilonia · 1982Rio Babilonia
★ 5.51982
MovieDramaCrime
A public relations man is invited to guide an American millionaire during his stay in Rio de Janeiro. He gets involved in the most bizarre situations, from orgiastic mega-parties to confrontations with the police, meetings with drug dealers and movie stars, facing corruption and even murder.
J.S. Brown, o Último Herói · 1980J.S. Brown, o Último Herói
★ 7.01980
MovieCrime
João da Silva Brown, a resident of Salvador, has always been a fan of comics, movies and adventure series and superheroes. Once he learns about a course for detectives and decides to attend it. With his private detective degree, he sets up an office and places an ad in the newspaper. Now wearing a cape and hat, he waits in vain for customers.
Rock Estrela · 1986Rock Estrela
★ 6.01986
MovieRomanceDrama
Classical music student arrives from Buenos Aires to live with his rocker cousin in Rio De Janeiro. Between parties full of rock and roll, he has to decide between his childhood girlfriend, now a respectful businesswoman, and the volleyball player Vera.
Bar Esperanza · 1983Bar Esperanza
★ 6.21983
MovieRomanceComedy
A group of eccentric people gather at a popular bar in Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro.
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