Moreira da Silva

Acting

Moreira da Silva

Born April 1, 1902 · Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Died June 6, 2000 · aged 98

Antônio Moreira da Silva (Rio de Janeiro, April 1, 1902 - Rio de Janeiro, June 6, 2000) was a Brazilian singer and composer, also known as Kid Morengueira. He is considered the creator of samba-de-breque, although the breque already existed in older compositions such as "Cansei", by Sinhô. (Wikipedia)

Known For

Briga, Mulher e SambaBriga, Mulher e Samba · 1961
Briga, Mulher e Samba
★ 7.01961
MovieComedyMusic
Marcelino, a country bumpkin, comes from the countryside to try his luck in Rio de Janeiro. His uncle Simão, a taxi driver and resident of a favela with Sofia, comes to greet him at the train station. A neighbor, Tereza, takes an interest in the newcomer. At the pier, the criminal Zé receives a package and is pursued by police. Mira Diler performs at the Caverna nightclub. In her dressing room, the criminal Zé is found, injured and without the package. Valentino complains about the police action that is disrupting his "business." Marcelino still hasn't found work; at the same time, he tries unsuccessfully to sell his compositions. He begins helping his uncle as a driver, but puts his own worries first: he goes to the nightclub looking for Mira, but finds himself caught up in Valentino's schemes.
Maria 38Maria 38 · 1959
Maria 38
★ 8.01959
MovieComedy
Maria is a young woman who becomes a well-known crook in the bohemian district of Lapa, in Rio de Janeiro. She earns her living with little scams and tricks. Nevertheless, she is good-hearted, and that's why her latest cheat doesn't work at all.
Flamengo PaixãoFlamengo Paixão · 1980
Flamengo Paixão
★ 6.01980
MovieDocumentary
Documentary about Flamengo, one of the most popular soccer teams in Brazil
Noitada de SambaNoitada de Samba · 1977
Noitada de Samba
1977
MovieDocumentary
No Way, SpiderNo Way, Spider · 1970
No Way, Spider
★ 6.31970
MovieComedy
Spider, a banker, lives with three women. A tycoon that is a caricature of Brazil's bourgeoisie, his trajectory is the starting point for an essay on the mental underdevelopment of Brazilian elites, in which black humor sets the tone for sharp criticism.
MalandrandoMalandrando · 1986
Malandrando
1986
Movie
A docu-fiction film that dabbles on the soul of Rio de Janeiro culture as it exploits the figure of the local well-known archetype of the "malandro"
Moreira da SilvaMoreira da Silva · 1973
Moreira da Silva
1973
Movie
Musical documentary focused on the iconic figure of singer and songwriter Antônio Moreira da Silva, also known as Kid Morangueira. Inventor of a way of singing called "samba de breque", at 70 he's in full shape, dressed in a white suit and panama hat, singing his best known songs at a number of places.
Garota EnxutaGarota Enxuta · 1959
Garota Enxuta
★ 10.01959
MovieMusicComedy

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Briga, Mulher e SambaBriga, Mulher e Samba · 1961
Briga, Mulher e Samba
★ 7.01961
MovieComedyMusic
Marcelino, a country bumpkin, comes from the countryside to try his luck in Rio de Janeiro. His uncle Simão, a taxi driver and resident of a favela with Sofia, comes to greet him at the train station. A neighbor, Tereza, takes an interest in the newcomer. At the pier, the criminal Zé receives a package and is pursued by police. Mira Diler performs at the Caverna nightclub. In her dressing room, the criminal Zé is found, injured and without the package. Valentino complains about the police action that is disrupting his "business." Marcelino still hasn't found work; at the same time, he tries unsuccessfully to sell his compositions. He begins helping his uncle as a driver, but puts his own worries first: he goes to the nightclub looking for Mira, but finds himself caught up in Valentino's schemes.