Jonas Mello

Acting

Jonas Mello

Born October 20, 1937 · São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil

Died November 18, 2020 · aged 83

No biography available.

Known For

CassiopeiaCassiopeia · 1996
Cassiopeia
★ 7.01996
MovieAnimationScience Fiction
The story of the planet Athena, located in the Cassiopeia constellation, which one day is attacked by space invaders who begin to suck its vital energy. A distress signal is sent into outer space by local astronomer Liza and picked up by four heroes who travel across the galaxy to save the planet.
Nenê BandalhoNenê Bandalho · 1971
Nenê Bandalho
★ 5.51971
MovieCrime
The police mobilize their resources to capture Nenê Bandalho and, while he tries to escape, he remembers some of his life's most important episodes.
O CangaceiroO Cangaceiro · 1997
O Cangaceiro
★ 7.21997
MovieDramaAdventure
This is a remake of Brazil's first international success in the cinema world. Just as its same name predecessor was, this film is a fictional version of the story of the "cangaceiros." These were bandits who sacked towns and spread terror throughout Northeastern Brazil in the 1930s. This group of outlaws is led by Captain Galdino and his wife Maria Bonita.
Lula, the Son of BrazilLula, the Son of Brazil · 2010
Lula, the Son of Brazil
★ 5.52010
MovieDramaHistory
The true story of a working class boy who moves to the nation's financial capital at a young age and becomes one the most influential politicians in Brazilian history.
A CarneA Carne · 1975
A Carne
★ 7.01975
MovieDrama
The Happy Cricket and the Giant BugsThe Happy Cricket and the Giant Bugs · 2009
The Happy Cricket and the Giant Bugs
★ 8.22009
MovieAnimationFamily
Happy Cricket wants to launch a CD and opens a school of music for needy children. Big T, a toad leader of a rap group, also wants to launch a CD to improve his life. However, Petal, a beautiful cricket singer appears and becomes Happy Cricket's beloved and pivot of a musical dispute between Happy Cricket and Big T. They also have to face great adventures against Trambika, the villain who wants to copy and sell their songs illegally.
Hitler in the Third WorldHitler in the Third World · 1968
Hitler in the Third World
★ 8.31968
MovieComedy
Paranoia, guilt, misery, and technology in the developing country. A fragmented narrative, distorted frames, shouts, and noises. The Nazis take over São Paulo: prison and torture of revolutionaries, a samurai lost in chaos, locked lovers, a dictator and his bunch. Considered one of the most influential films of the marginal period.
Passaporte Para o InfernoPassaporte Para o Inferno · 1976
Passaporte Para o Inferno
★ 8.01976
MovieAdventureCrime

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Caribbean FlowerCaribbean Flower · 2013
Caribbean Flower
★ 7.02013
SeriesDramaSoap
Cassiano, an air force pilot, and Ester, a tourist guide, fall madly in love at a young age. Their love grows throughout the years until they fall victim to a treacherous plot carried out by Alberto. This unscrupulous friend, who secretly loves the young woman, creates a plan to get rid of his rival. After being assigned by Alberto to deliver diamonds in the Caribbean, Cassiano suddenly disappears and is presumed dead. While Cassiano falls prey to dangerous Dom Rafael, Alberto takes the opportunity to comfort Ester and, fulfilling his evil plan, they marry.Cassiano, who remained in captivity for years, manages to escape with the help of a fellow prisoner named Duque and, pretending to be a tourist, reaches Brazil. Now he wants to square accounts with his former friend and reclaim Ester’s love.

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Vila MadalenaVila Madalena · 1999
Vila Madalena
★ 7.51999
SeriesSoapDrama
Two couples have their destinies intertwined after their happiness is unexpectedly interrupted. This is the starting point of the telenovela, which shares the same name as the São Paulo neighborhood where the story takes place. Solano Xavier is a man of humble origins who never had the chance to obtain a formal education. Unemployed for months, he celebrates with his wife Eugênia the fact that he has landed a temporary job as a truck driver. She reciprocates the good news by telling him she is pregnant. Solano, however, falls victim to a trap: unknowingly, he is transporting contraband goods on one of his trips. Detained by the police, he is arrested, tried, and sentenced to 17 years in prison. Throughout the telenovela, Solano discovers that Arthur is the main person responsible for the scheme that led to his imprisonment.

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