Milton Gonçalves

Acting

Milton Gonçalves

Born December 9, 1933 · Monte Santo de Minas, Brazil

Died May 30, 2022 · aged 88

Milton Gonçalves OMC (Monte Santo de Minas, December 9, 1933 – Rio de Janeiro, May 30, 2022) was a Brazilian actor, director, singer, voice actor and producer. He's one of the most famous black actors in Brazil, having collaborated twice with acclaimed director Hector Babenco. Gonçalves started his career in São Paulo, in an amateur group. As he moved to a professional group, he met Augusto Boal,…

Known For

Pelé: Birth of a LegendPelé: Birth of a Legend · 2016
Pelé: Birth of a Legend
7.32016
MovieDrama
The life story of Brazilian football legend, Pele.
Kiss of the Spider WomanKiss of the Spider Woman · 1985
Kiss of the Spider Woman
7.01985
MovieDrama
The story of two radically different men thrown together in a Latin American prison cell. One is Valentin, a journalist being tortured for his political beliefs. The other is Molina, a gay window-dresser who fills their lonely nights by spinning romantic fantasies drawn from memories of old movies.
Wild OrchidWild Orchid · 1989
Wild Orchid
5.31989
MovieDramaRomance
A woman lawyer becomes mesmerized by a self-made millionaire during an encounter in Rio setting off a series of erotic encounters.
Dona Flor e Seus 2 Maridos - O FilmeDona Flor e Seus 2 Maridos - O Filme · 2015
Dona Flor e Seus 2 Maridos - O Filme
6.52015
MovieComedyDrama
The beautiful Flor marries Vadinho -- and soon finds out he's spending all their money on gambles and has mistresses all over the city. Vadinho suddenly dies while partying during Carnival, and Flor, left helpless and full of debts, ends up marrying Teodoro, who's the exact opposite of her late husband.
Cidade AmeaçadaCidade Ameaçada · 1960
Cidade Ameaçada
6.51960
MovieCrimeDrama
Based on true events, the film tells the story of Brazilian outlaw Promessinha, one of the most famous and feared criminals of his time, depicting his crimes and cruelty, until his death confronting the police.
CarandiruCarandiru · 2003
Carandiru
7.62003
MovieDrama
When a doctor decides to carry out an AIDS prevention program inside Latin America’s largest prison: the Casa de Detenção de São Paulo - Carandiru, he meets the future victims of one of the darkest days in Brazilian History when the State of São Paulo’s Military Police, with the excuse for law enforcement, shot to death 111 people. Based on real facts and on the book written by Dráuzio Varella.
Daughters of the WindDaughters of the Wind · 2005
Daughters of the Wind
6.42005
MovieDrama
In a small town in the State of Minas Gerais, Brazil, two sisters meet again after years apart.
Bufo & SpallanzaniBufo & Spallanzani · 2001
Bufo & Spallanzani
5.02001
MovieCrimeMystery
Ivan Canabrava is a writer, turned insurance ivestigator who investigates mysterious deaths involving Bufo Marinus. Bufo Marinus is a frog poison causing catalepsy in humans, simulating death, enabling grand insurance fraud and other crimes. Ten years later, now as a successful writer, similar characters possibly using Bufo Marinus reappear and create an intricate plot full of surprises.

Movies

Pelé: Birth of a LegendPelé: Birth of a Legend · 2016
Pelé: Birth of a Legend
7.32016
MovieDrama
The life story of Brazilian football legend, Pele.
Kiss of the Spider WomanKiss of the Spider Woman · 1985
Kiss of the Spider Woman
7.01985
MovieDrama
The story of two radically different men thrown together in a Latin American prison cell. One is Valentin, a journalist being tortured for his political beliefs. The other is Molina, a gay window-dresser who fills their lonely nights by spinning romantic fantasies drawn from memories of old movies.
Wild OrchidWild Orchid · 1989
Wild Orchid
5.31989
MovieDramaRomance
A woman lawyer becomes mesmerized by a self-made millionaire during an encounter in Rio setting off a series of erotic encounters.
Dona Flor e Seus 2 Maridos - O FilmeDona Flor e Seus 2 Maridos - O Filme · 2015
Dona Flor e Seus 2 Maridos - O Filme
6.52015
MovieComedyDrama
The beautiful Flor marries Vadinho -- and soon finds out he's spending all their money on gambles and has mistresses all over the city. Vadinho suddenly dies while partying during Carnival, and Flor, left helpless and full of debts, ends up marrying Teodoro, who's the exact opposite of her late husband.
Cidade AmeaçadaCidade Ameaçada · 1960
Cidade Ameaçada
6.51960
MovieCrimeDrama
Based on true events, the film tells the story of Brazilian outlaw Promessinha, one of the most famous and feared criminals of his time, depicting his crimes and cruelty, until his death confronting the police.
CarandiruCarandiru · 2003
Carandiru
7.62003
MovieDrama
When a doctor decides to carry out an AIDS prevention program inside Latin America’s largest prison: the Casa de Detenção de São Paulo - Carandiru, he meets the future victims of one of the darkest days in Brazilian History when the State of São Paulo’s Military Police, with the excuse for law enforcement, shot to death 111 people. Based on real facts and on the book written by Dráuzio Varella.
Daughters of the WindDaughters of the Wind · 2005
Daughters of the Wind
6.42005
MovieDrama
In a small town in the State of Minas Gerais, Brazil, two sisters meet again after years apart.
Bufo & SpallanzaniBufo & Spallanzani · 2001
Bufo & Spallanzani
5.02001
MovieCrimeMystery
Ivan Canabrava is a writer, turned insurance ivestigator who investigates mysterious deaths involving Bufo Marinus. Bufo Marinus is a frog poison causing catalepsy in humans, simulating death, enabling grand insurance fraud and other crimes. Ten years later, now as a successful writer, similar characters possibly using Bufo Marinus reappear and create an intricate plot full of surprises.
Federal Bank HeistFederal Bank Heist · 2011
Federal Bank Heist
6.42011
MovieCrimeDrama
"The Baron" wanted to commit the perfect heist involving 3 tons of money and no violence. For this he would need the right people willing to get 1 million dollars to take part in this job. Based on true events, in 2005, 168,000,000 Brazilian Real (almost 80,000,000 US dollars) were stolen from a Brazilian Central Bank (Federal Reserve), making it the biggest peace-time robbery in history. It was perhaps the most audacious bank heist ever.
História de Um CrápulaHistória de Um Crápula · 1965
História de Um Crápula
9.01965
MovieCrimeDrama
Grande SertãoGrande Sertão · 1965
Grande Sertão
5.21965
MovieDramaAction
Cowboy Riobaldo is attracted to same sex Diadorim, not knowing that "he" is a girl dressed in man's clothes. After Diadorim's father is killed, she swears revenge, being joined by Riobaldo in this mission.
Mussum: Um Filme do CacildisMussum: Um Filme do Cacildis · 2019
Mussum: Um Filme do Cacildis
7.12019
MovieDocumentaryMusic
The trajectory of musician and comedian Mussum as vocalist of the group "Os Originais do Samba" and later in cinema and TV as a member of "Os Trapalhões", a group that revolutionized the way of making humor on Brazilian television.
Pedro MicoPedro Mico · 1985
Pedro Mico
9.01985
MovieDrama
Juntos A Magia Acontece 2Juntos A Magia Acontece 2 · 2021
Juntos A Magia Acontece 2
2021
MovieDramaTV Movie
The Fifth MonkeyThe Fifth Monkey · 1990
The Fifth Monkey
9.01990
MovieDrama
When Cunda, a man living deep in the Brazilian rainforest, is bitten by a snake, he has a hallucination of four chimpanzees. Once he recovers, he is shocked to find the four chimpanzees waiting for him at home, and, believing them to be special, decides to take them to the city in order to sell them.
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Ecos do Teatro Experimental do Negro
2026
MovieDocumentary
A História de RosaA História de Rosa · 2005
A História de Rosa
8.72005
MovieTV MovieRomance
MacunaimaMacunaima · 1969
Macunaima
6.91969
MovieComedyFantasy
Born a fully grown black man in a village in the Brazilian jungle, Macunaíma later magically transforms into a white man before making an adventure-filled trip to the city of São Paulo. Once there, he becomes something of a dandy, falling in love with Ci, a revolutionary who dies in an accidental bombing. After robbing a ruthless industrialist, Macunaima returns to his village where he finds his newly acquired knowledge and possessions of little use.
Garrincha: Lonely StarGarrincha: Lonely Star · 2003
Garrincha: Lonely Star
4.12003
MovieDrama
The life of Brazilian soccer player, Garrincha, considered to be one of the greatest players of all time, with his uniquely original style. He had arched legs, a passion for women and booze. Also had a much talked extramarital affair with singer Elza Soares and died in relative decadence. The movie focuses on his zenith, from 1953 until the World Championship and the Rio Regional Championship, in 1962.
Ipanema, AdeusIpanema, Adeus · 1975
Ipanema, Adeus
7.01975
MovieDrama
Young and rich executive living in Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro, leaves his wife and kids behind and goes to Porto Seguro, Bahia, to try and live as a fisherman with his mistress.
Stay with Me TonightStay with Me Tonight · 2006
Stay with Me Tonight
5.32006
MovieComedyRomance
The musician and writer of the comic book "Ghost with Heart of Stone" Eduardo meets the gorgeous Laura, who is engaged and close to her marriage, in a bookstore and immediately they fall in love for each other. Sooner they get married, and one night, Eduardo unexpectedly dies, but his soul does not move to the Third World. He meets the Ghost with Heart of Stone stranded in his house, stalking his beloved next door neighbor D. Mariana and he asks to the ghost how he can communicate and say farewell to Laura.
Juntos a Magia AconteceJuntos a Magia Acontece · 2019
Juntos a Magia Acontece
6.42019
MovieDramaTV Movie
The death of the matriarch on Christmas eve provokes a crisis that makes the family review attitudes and give a new meaning to the date.
Natal da PortelaNatal da Portela · 1988
Natal da Portela
7.11988
MovieDramaMusic
Biography of one of the legendary names in the Samba genre of Brazilian music. Although he could hardly dance or play an instrument, he became one of the main composers of Portela, an important Samba "school" in Rio de Janeiro.
Only One SurvivedOnly One Survived · 1990
Only One Survived
8.01990
MovieActionThriller
Four buddies set out on a three-week deep-sea fishing holiday in the Amazon and run into trouble.

TV Shows

Chega MaisChega Mais · 1980
Chega Mais
6.71980
SeriesComedy
A FavoritaA Favorita · 2008
A Favorita
7.82008
SeriesDrama
Donatela and Flora, two friends who became rivals. One of them committed a homicide and pretends to be innocent. There are two versions for the same story. Who, after all, is telling the truth? Donatela or Flora?
Brava GenteBrava Gente · 2000
Brava Gente
8.32000
SeriesComedyDrama
Brava Gente was a television series aired by TV Globo in Brazil between 2000 and 2003, initially as a special year-end. The program was adapted from stories and national stories, and plays by famous playwrights, screenwriters and signed by a number represented by several actors and actresses. The genres of the stories varied each week with the style of each director or author. Brava Gente in the stories ranged from comedies and dramas. In all 53 episodes were shown, broadcast on Tuesday nights.
Chico Anysio ShowChico Anysio Show · 1982
Chico Anysio Show
9.01982
SeriesComedy
A Grande FamíliaA Grande Família · 2001
A Grande Família
8.42001
SeriesComedyFamily
The daily lives of a typical Brazilian middle-class family, that are always very close and tries, in their way, to survive the financial and relationship difficulties.
Zorra TotalZorra Total · 1999
Zorra Total
5.71999
SeriesComedy
Zorra Total is a Brazilian television comedy broadcast by Globo Network. It was launched on March 25, 1999 and has aired on Saturdays, at 10p.m., ever since May 1999. The show is a sketch comedy show. It is the audience leader on its slot.
Walking the CloudsWalking the Clouds · 1999
Walking the Clouds
8.41999
SeriesComedy
The adventures of a man with amnesia who struggles to rediscover his past while learning to live in the present.
Roque SanteiroRoque Santeiro · 1985
Roque Santeiro
8.81985
SeriesComedy
In the tiny poor town of Asa Branca, in the middle of Brazilian Northeast, Roque Santeiro is worshiped as a saint. He was supposedly killed by a bandit, 18 years ago, trying to save the local church. After his disappearance, local leaderships such as landowner Sinhozinho Malta and mayor Florindo, took profit on that to control the humble population. They even make up a widow, Porcina, who should have married Roque secretly before his death. What they don't expect is that Roque is alive, and he's back to, allegedly, "save his people". Now Malta, Florindo, Porcina, and others must hold him down and explain the "truth" to their commoners, in a desperate attempt to save their own bottoms. Meanwhile, mysterious facts surround Asa Branca, such as a Werewolf, a film crew who are trying to shoot a movie about Roque's story, and violent murderers.
Isaura: Slave GirlIsaura: Slave Girl · 1976
Isaura: Slave Girl
6.01976
SeriesDrama
Set in 19th-century Brazil during the waning years of slavery, Escrava Isaura tells the story of Isaura, a white-skinned enslaved woman raised with the manners and education of a noble lady. Though treated with affection by her mistress, Isaura remains legally enslaved and becomes the object of obsessive desire by Leôncio Almeida, the cruel heir to the plantation. After the death of her protector, Isaura falls under Leôncio’s control. Despite his attempts to seduce and dominate her, she resists, determined to preserve her dignity and freedom. Her father, Miguel, helps her escape to Recife, where she adopts a new identity and meets Álvaro, a wealthy and principled abolitionist who falls in love with her. Leôncio eventually tracks her down, leading to dramatic confrontations. In the end, Álvaro rescues Isaura by purchasing Leôncio’s debts, securing her freedom and affirming the story’s central themes of justice, love, and resistance against oppression.
CelebrityCelebrity · 2003
Celebrity
7.72003
SeriesDrama
A successful businesswoman in the music industry sees her life fall apart after a young and mysterious woman starts work as her secretary. The scheming girl is totally obsessed by the famous businesswoman and she tries to steal everything from her, including her career.
Little MissyLittle Missy · 1986
Little Missy
7.51986
SeriesDrama
Monarchists and Republicans confront themselves in Araruna, a small town in the interior of São Paulo, in 1886, two years before the promulgation of the Golden Law. Sinhá Moça's love story, daughter of Colonel Ferreira, Baron de Araruna, and a slave-boy, with the young Dr. Rodolfo, an active Republican abolitionist, faced with the difficulties of the campaign for the abolition of slaves. The two meet on the train, when Sinhá Moça, after completing her studies in the provincial capital, returns to Araruna. Like Rodolfo, she has abolitionist ideas and criticizes her father's attitudes, fighting for the defense of blacks. Sinhá Moça, together with Rodolfo and other abolitionists, invade the slave quarters at night and liberate the blacks, giving them to the abolitionist associations, which guide them towards freedom.
Snakes & LizardsSnakes & Lizards · 2006
Snakes & Lizards
7.42006
SeriesComedy
Is it possible that in a world ruled by appearance, there is room for loyalty, ethics, true love, honesty and solidarity? Is it possible, today, when unrelenting consumption is a way of life, to find someone who equates more value to being rather than having? Cobras & Lagartos is an urban tragic comedy, modern and humanist, that deals with two increasingly different worlds: one which values loyalty and solidarity and the other, where the seduction of superfluity and the power of money reign.
Little MissyLittle Missy · 2006
Little Missy
6.72006
SeriesDrama
Monarchists and republicans meet in Araruna, a small fictional town in the interior of São Paulo, in 1886. The novel portrays the love story of the beautiful and wealthy Sinhá Moça - daughter of the slave, Barão Ferreira de Araruna, and sweet and submissive Mother Candida - , with the young abolitionist lawyer Dr. Rodolfo Fontes - son of Dr. Fontes, and the housewife Inêz. Together, they face the difficulties in the campaign for the abolition of slaves.
Side by SideSide by Side · 2012
Side by Side
9.12012
SeriesDrama
Winner of the International Emmy Award for Best Telenovela, "Side by Side" focuses on two women of different origins and social classes. The brave Isabel, daughter of a former slave and in love with the capoeira player Zé Maria; and Laura, descendant from a wealthy family and destined to an undesired marriage to Edgar. In addition to an unshakable friendship, the two share the same purpose in life: the conquest of freedom in the conservative society of Rio de Janeiro of the early 20th century.
The Big CatchThe Big Catch · 2017
The Big Catch
5.72017
SeriesComedy
In this romantic police comedy, after a luxury hotel is robbed by four of its employees, the lives of all people involved are turned upside down. With different motivations, they will do all they can not to be discovered, bringing all sorts of conflicts into the hotel. The confusion escalates when the detective trying to solve the case falls in love with one of the robbers, unaware he is one.
Duas VidasDuas Vidas · 1976
Duas Vidas
7.71976
SeriesDrama
Dance with MeDance with Me · 1981
Dance with Me
6.81981
SeriesDrama
Quinzinho and João Victor are identical twins separated at birth, unaware of each other's existence. The brothers eventually draw closer, guided by their instincts.
Chico TotalChico Total · 1981
Chico Total
7.51981
SeriesComedy
ArapongaAraponga · 1990
Araponga
7.21990
SeriesDrama
Balança Mas Não CaiBalança Mas Não Cai · 1968
Balança Mas Não Cai
1968
SeriesComedy
O Bem-AmadoO Bem-Amado · 1973
O Bem-Amado
9.11973
SeriesComedy
O Bem-Amado is a Brazilian telenovela that first aired on Rede Globo in 1973. It is based on a play by Dias Gomes called Odorico, o Bem-Amado ou Os Mistérios do Amor e da Morte, written in 1962. It was the first Brazilian color telenovela. It was shot in Rio de Janeiro. Broadcast by Rede Globo between January 22 and October 3, 1973.
O EspigãoO Espigão · 1974
O Espigão
9.01974
SeriesComedy
Lauro Fontana wants to build the biggest hotel in Brazil, but he needs to convince the Camará brothers to sell the mansion they live in, facing ethical dilemmas and personal obstacles.
CambalachoCambalacho · 1986
Cambalacho
8.41986
SeriesComedy
The story follows the lives of Naná and Gegê, a pair of con artists. Gegê is the uncle of Tina Pepper, a Tina Turner fan who dreams of becoming a famous singer.
MandalaMandala · 1987
Mandala
8.01987
SeriesDrama