Clementino Kelé

Acting

Clementino Kelé

Born May 6, 1928 · Salvador, Bahia, Brazil (age 98)

Clementino Kelé, stage name of Clementino Luiz de Jesus (Salvador, April 8, 1928), is a Brazilian actor. He was married to the actress Chica Xavier.

Known For

Assault on the Pay TrainAssault on the Pay Train · 1962
Assault on the Pay Train
★ 8.01962
MovieCrimeDrama
Based on true events in Rio de Janeiro, in 1960, when a gang having the infamous outlaw Tião Medonho as a leader performed a sensational railroad hold-up on a train carrying a small fortune.
The Xango from Baker StreetThe Xango from Baker Street · 2001
The Xango from Baker Street
★ 6.32001
MovieMysteryComedy
Rio de Janeiro, 1886. A precious Stradivarius violin presented to Emperor Dom Pedro II is stolen. Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are called to solve the case.
Love and Faith – Chica Xavier
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Love and Faith – Chica Xavier · 2026
Love and Faith – Chica Xavier
2026
MovieDocumentary
Chica Xavier’s life was shaped by love, axé, the performing arts, and education. Directed by her youngest son, this documentary offers an intimate portrait of the great Bahian actress, a daughter of Oyá whose life transformed countless others, both on and off screen, leaving behind a legacy of love.
A Cut AboveA Cut Above · 2022
A Cut Above
★ 6.62022
MovieComedyRomance
With his mom's salon on the brink of bankruptcy, a dedicated son rolls up his sleeves to help and discovers himself as the coolest barber on the block.
Love SpellLove Spell · 2021
Love Spell
★ 5.92021
MovieComedy
Lucas and Bebel decide to get married and have no idea that religion will be a reason for discord in families. While the bride's father wants to strengthen Jewish traditions, Luke's mother wants her son to take Umbanda traditions to his future family.
XicaXica · 1976
Xica
★ 7.01976
MovieHistoryDrama
The romanced story of Xica da Silva, a slave that used her "feminine atributes" in order to get power.
On Borrowed TimeOn Borrowed Time · 1968
On Borrowed Time
★ 6.81968
MovieDramaCrime
During the Brazilian military government, journalist Estêvão is sent from Rio de Janeiro to Brasilia to cover the important statement of a minister, but takes the opportunity to deliver incriminating documents to another one.
A ExtorsãoA Extorsão · 1975
A Extorsão
★ 8.01975
MovieCrimeThriller

Filmography

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Black GoddessBlack Goddess · 1978
Black Goddess
★ 10.01978
MovieDramaRomance
A Deusa Negra is a love story that spans two centuries. In 18th century Yorubaland, Prince Oluyole is taken prisoner in the course of internecine warfare fanned by overseas slave traders. He is sold into slavery in Brazil. In present day Nigeria, at his father's deathbed, the young Babatunde promises to go to Brazil and search for traces of their once-enslaved ancestors. Beginning with a Candomblé ritual, his journey takes him ever deeper into this culture and, in a dream-like sequence, affords him a deeper understanding of his ancestors' suffering and powers of resistance. Balogun effortlessly links present with past, real with magical worlds and discourse with trance. The hypnotic atmosphere is also heightened by the music of the Nigerian drummer Remi Kabaka, which plays with repetitive patterns and distortions.
Transas e CaretasTransas e Caretas · 1984
Transas e Caretas
★ 9.01984
SeriesSoapDrama
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.

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