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Luiz Bonfá

Born October 17, 1922 · Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Died January 12, 2001 · aged 78

No biography available.

Known For

Tragic JungleTragic Jungle · 1963
Tragic Jungle
6.81963
MovieAdventureDrama
In a company trading maté, workers are treated as slaves. Some of them try to escape, but those who are caught suffer severe punishments.
Black OrpheusBlack Orpheus · 1959
Black Orpheus
7.01959
MovieDramaRomance
Young lovers Orfeu and Eurydice run through the favelas of Rio during Carnaval, on the lam from a hitman dressed like Death and Orfeu's vengeful fiancée Mira and passing between moments of fantasy and stark reality. This impressionistic retelling of the Greek legend of Orpheus and Eurydice introduced bossa nova to the world with its soundtrack by young Brazilian composers Luiz Bonfá and Antonio Carlos Jobim.
Carnival of CrimeCarnival of Crime · 1962
Carnival of Crime
3.01962
MovieCrimeDrama
Mike, an architect, is married to Lin, a beautiful and unfaithful woman. Returning from a trip, he finds she's disappeared. When he tries to locate her, he also learns about her many affairs, and he gets closer to Marina, his efficient assistant, who helps him solve the mystery.
Nem Sansão Nem DalilaNem Sansão Nem Dalila · 1955
Nem Sansão Nem Dalila
6.31955
MovieComedyScience Fiction
Barber's jeep crash against crazy scientist's house, where the latter was building a time-machine. The crash triggers the machine, taking them to Gaza kingdom, circa 1153 B.C., where they get involved in many funny situations. Spoof of Cecil B. DeMille's Samson and Delilah
The Unscrupulous OnesThe Unscrupulous Ones · 1962
The Unscrupulous Ones
6.31962
MovieDramaCrime
Upon learning that his rich dad is on the brink of bankruptcy, spoiled Vavá summons his friend Jandir with a plan to get some quick cash: they will blackmail an uncle of Vavá by taking compromising photos of his lover, Leda.
The Hours of LoveThe Hours of Love · 1963
The Hours of Love
5.01963
MovieRomanceComedy
In "The Hours of Love," Gianni and Marietta's spark ignites as passionate lovers, yet dims in their marriage. Seeking rekindling, they dare to step outside their vows, exploring love's complexities and the heart's yearning against societal expectations.
That's What I'm Gonna DoThat's What I'm Gonna Do · 1948
That's What I'm Gonna Do
7.01948
MovieComedyMusic
A hard working man goes to São Paulo to look for his twin brother unaware that he's famous for his lazyness.
River of MysteryRiver of Mystery · 1971
River of Mystery
9.01971
MovieAdventureTV Movie
A couple of freelance explosives experts find jungle adventure while being stalked by a revolutionary leader and a diamond hunter.

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