Arthur Costa Filho

Acting

Arthur Costa Filho

Born July 30, 1926 · Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Died January 31, 2003 · aged 76

No biography available.

Known For

Dona Flor and Her Two HusbandsDona Flor and Her Two Husbands · 1976
Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands
6.81976
MovieComedyDrama
After the death of her handsome but good-for-nothing husband Vadinho, Flor, a widow, marries Dr. Teodoro, a respectable gentleman. Hilarity ensues when Vadinho's spirit returns into her life.
A Filha de Madame BetinaA Filha de Madame Betina · 1973
A Filha de Madame Betina
9.01973
MovieComedy
Otavio has to find and marry Madame Bettina's daughter if he wants to inherit her fortune.
The Story of FaustaThe Story of Fausta · 1988
The Story of Fausta
6.51988
MovieDramaRomance
An unhappily married cleaning woman in the slums of Rio entices all the money and gifts she can out of an elderly widower.
O Grande GozadorO Grande Gozador · 1972
O 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.
O Enterro da CafetinaO Enterro da Cafetina · 1971
O Enterro da Cafetina
4.41971
MovieDramaComedy
As the owner of a very famous bordello in Rio de Janeiro gets buried, an old scoundrel remembers his own past among the bohemian circles of the city.
Zoando na TVZoando na TV · 1999
Zoando na TV
4.11999
MovieFantasyComedy
Angel works in a wedding dress store. Ulisses, her boyfriend, works as personal trainer. They are swallowed for the television and, to leave, need to discover how to use the Ulisses' ring.
Sítio do Picapau Amarelo: O MinotauroSítio do Picapau Amarelo: O Minotauro · 1978
Sítio do Picapau Amarelo: O Minotauro
1978
MovieFantasyFamily
At Pedrinho's request, Dona Benta begins to tell the legend of the Minotaur. In the middle of the story, a strange visitor appears on the farm and takes Aunt Natácia to some unknown place. Upon discovering that she was kidnapped by the Minotaur, the whole gang goes on an adventure to try to save Aunt Nastácia. And that's when the fun begins.
Luz, Câmera, 50 Anos: Anos Dourados - O FilmeLuz, Câmera, 50 Anos: Anos Dourados - O Filme · 2015
Luz, Câmera, 50 Anos: Anos Dourados - O Filme
6.32015
MovieDramaRomance
Adaptation of the series shown in 1986. Marcos and Lurdinha live in love in the 1950s. The young man is the son of separated parents and his mother, Glória, works as a cashier in a nightclub. The conservatism of the girl's family and the sexual repression of the time are factors that affect the couple's relationship.

Filmography

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Jogo da VidaJogo da Vida · 1981
Jogo da Vida
8.51981
SeriesDramaSoap
The cheerful and outgoing Jordana lived alongside Silas for 20 years, helping him become wealthy. Despite this, he abandons her to run away with the opportunistic Carla. After the separation, Jordana faces financial difficulties. She then meets Dona Mena, an eccentric and lonely old woman abandoned by her family. Jordana takes care of Dona Mena and, when she dies, inherits four bronze cupids containing a million dollars. The problem is that the cupids disappear without a trace. The cupids become the subject of a fight between Dona Mena's nephews, Loreta and Carlito. The two are the villains of the story. Jordana, however, ends up falling in love with Carlito. In the final chapters, Jordana manages to recover the cupids and rebuild her life. She has the help of her friend Vieira.

Ulisses

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.

Padre Arquimedes

Ciranda de PedraCiranda de Pedra · 1981
Ciranda de Pedra
1981
SeriesSoapDrama
Set in 1940s São Paulo, the story follows Laura, a modern woman devoted to the arts who is oppressed by her husband, Natércio Prado—a wealthy man with traditional views. Amidst marital turmoil, Laura suffers a severe trauma and is even committed to an asylum by her husband. The couple separates, and the family is torn apart: Laura keeps her youngest daughter, Virgínia, while Natércio retains custody of the other daughters, Otávia and Bruna. Frail and penniless, Laura moves into the Vila Mariana home of her neurologist, Daniel. He is in love with his patient and believes her condition is physical rather than mental. Laura hides the fact that Virgínia is actually Daniel's daughter. The youngest daughter eventually returns to live with her father, where she faces hostility and harshness from the housekeeper, Frau Herta.

Manoel

Um Sonho a MaisUm Sonho a Mais · 1985
Um Sonho a Mais
7.31985
SeriesSoapDrama
The story begins with the arrival of millionaire Antônio Carlos Volpone in Brazil. After living in Cairo for 18 years, he returns to his homeland for two reasons: first, to clarify the murder of his father-in-law, Dr. Telles, of which he was accused; second, to get closer to his ex-wife Estela, now married to Orlando Aranha. The millionaire also attracts media attention, and reporter Amélia Bicudo decides to investigate his life. To mislead his enemies and move freely, Volpone uses numerous disguises: the executive Anabela Freire, the doctor Nilo Peixe, the industrialist Augusto Melo Sampaio, and the driver André Silva. With the help of his loyal secretary and friend, Mosca, he confronts his main rival, Orlando Aranha, and Renata, Orlando's sister, who holds secrets about the murder of Estela's father.

Dr. Santana

Escolinha do Professor RaimundoEscolinha do Professor Raimundo · 1990
Escolinha do Professor Raimundo
8.61990
SeriesComedy
'Escolinha do Professor Raimundo' was a comedy program starring Chico Anysio, the unforgettable Professor Raimundo Nonato, and which brought together some of the biggest names in Brazilian comedy. Marked by informality and improvisation, the School was a landmark, immortalized catchphrases like "And the salary, huh?" and paved the way for new and established talents. Created in 1952 by radio host and comedian Haroldo Barbosa for Rádio Mayrink Veiga, the School arrived on TV five years later as a segment of the program Noites Cariocas, on TV Rio. For 38 years, the School was a segment hosted by Chico Anysio in various comedy programs. In 1990, it premiered as an independent program on Globo and became a classic of Brazilian television.

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