Carlos Alberto Riccelli

Acting

Carlos Alberto Riccelli

Born July 3, 1946 · São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil (age 80)

Carlos Alberto Riccelli (São Paulo, July 3, 1946) is a Brazilian actor and director. In 1990 he moved to the United States, returning to Brazil only to work in cinema and short television projects. On TV, he played some important characters in television drama, such as the Indian Aritana in the soap opera Aritana (1978) on the now extinct TV Tupi, Rudy in Sétimo Sentido (1982) and the fisherman Nô…

Known For

Jorge, um BrasileiroJorge, um Brasileiro · 1988
Jorge, um Brasileiro
5.81988
MovieDramaAdventure
After arguing with his ex-girlfriend, truck driver Jorge hits the road again, while remembering the past and questioning his friendship with his manipulative boss.
Bring It InsideBring It Inside · 2016
Bring It Inside
6.22016
MovieDrama
Telmo is a retired theater director that realizes he doesn't remember the time he spent kept in jail during the military dictatorship in Brazil. He decides to stage a play and, with threads of memory, he improvises the lines with his young cast. Telmo dives into his own history and ends up revealing for himself what, being so painful, he'd rather forget.
Love in SampaLove in Sampa · 2016
Love in Sampa
5.92016
MovieRomanceMusic
Cosmo is a taxi driver who loves traveling around São Paulo. One day, when he meets Mauro in a bar, he receives an unusual proposal: to record testimonials from passengers in his taxi, in which people would talk about what they like in São Paulo.
Sonho Sem FimSonho Sem Fim · 1986
Sonho Sem Fim
7.01986
MovieDramaHistory
The story of one of Brazilian cinema's pioneers, Eduardo Abelim, from the start of his career, in Rio de Janeiro, until his filming of the 1930 Revolution. To promote his films, Abelim would even perform car stunts, give classes on the occult and offer guidance on mystical matters.
The DolphinThe Dolphin · 1987
The Dolphin
6.21987
MovieDramaRomance
According to an amazonian legend, every month, during the full moon, a brazilian fishing village receives a mysterious guest: the Dolphin, who transforms into a human to seduce and be loved by women and hated by men. One of her conquests is the daughter of a fisherman, who has a son with the Dolphin. He constantly reappears to seduce her, and even when she marries, he continues to look for her. This provokes the ire of the husband, who wants to kill him anyway.
The Best RevengeThe Best Revenge · 1996
The Best Revenge
6.51996
MovieActionCrime
Deception. Torture. Murder. Brazilian actor Carlos Riccelli stars in this suspenseful tale of revenge. After his wife is tortured and killed in El Salvador, Carlos vows to inflict revenge on the man responsible for her murder. Upon arriving in Los Angeles, Carlos thinks he has found that man: an American CIA advisor (Robert Pine of "CHiPs"). Soon, Carlos puts his perverse plan in motion. He breaks into the agent's home and just as he is about to exact his revenge, begins to question whether he, in fact, has the right man. As Carlos unravels the answer to this question, a surprise twist surfaces that will allow Carlos to exact the ultimate best revenge.
Dracula, a Love StoryDracula, a Love Story · 1980
Dracula, a Love Story
7.01980
MovieRomanceDrama
Count Dracula, taking on the new identity of Vladimir, leaves Transylvania and goes to Brazil in search of his son Rafael. This vampire romance was conceived to be a potential telenovela, but only ended up running as a TV miniseries with four installments because the network that financed it went under.
They Don't Wear Black TieThey Don't Wear Black Tie · 1981
They Don't Wear Black Tie
8.31981
MovieDrama
Otavio is an idealistic union leader trying to organize workers at a factory to resist the company's exploitative practices. His son, Tião, one of the employees, is more of a realist and doesn't want to risk losing his job by striking. This clash of perspectives puts the father and son at odds. Fortunately, Tião's mother, Romana, is on hand to act as a moderator between the two opinionated men.

Movies

Jorge, um BrasileiroJorge, um Brasileiro · 1988
Jorge, um Brasileiro
5.81988
MovieDramaAdventure
After arguing with his ex-girlfriend, truck driver Jorge hits the road again, while remembering the past and questioning his friendship with his manipulative boss.
Bring It InsideBring It Inside · 2016
Bring It Inside
6.22016
MovieDrama
Telmo is a retired theater director that realizes he doesn't remember the time he spent kept in jail during the military dictatorship in Brazil. He decides to stage a play and, with threads of memory, he improvises the lines with his young cast. Telmo dives into his own history and ends up revealing for himself what, being so painful, he'd rather forget.
Love in SampaLove in Sampa · 2016
Love in Sampa
5.92016
MovieRomanceMusic
Cosmo is a taxi driver who loves traveling around São Paulo. One day, when he meets Mauro in a bar, he receives an unusual proposal: to record testimonials from passengers in his taxi, in which people would talk about what they like in São Paulo.
Sonho Sem FimSonho Sem Fim · 1986
Sonho Sem Fim
7.01986
MovieDramaHistory
The story of one of Brazilian cinema's pioneers, Eduardo Abelim, from the start of his career, in Rio de Janeiro, until his filming of the 1930 Revolution. To promote his films, Abelim would even perform car stunts, give classes on the occult and offer guidance on mystical matters.
The DolphinThe Dolphin · 1987
The Dolphin
6.21987
MovieDramaRomance
According to an amazonian legend, every month, during the full moon, a brazilian fishing village receives a mysterious guest: the Dolphin, who transforms into a human to seduce and be loved by women and hated by men. One of her conquests is the daughter of a fisherman, who has a son with the Dolphin. He constantly reappears to seduce her, and even when she marries, he continues to look for her. This provokes the ire of the husband, who wants to kill him anyway.
The Best RevengeThe Best Revenge · 1996
The Best Revenge
6.51996
MovieActionCrime
Deception. Torture. Murder. Brazilian actor Carlos Riccelli stars in this suspenseful tale of revenge. After his wife is tortured and killed in El Salvador, Carlos vows to inflict revenge on the man responsible for her murder. Upon arriving in Los Angeles, Carlos thinks he has found that man: an American CIA advisor (Robert Pine of "CHiPs"). Soon, Carlos puts his perverse plan in motion. He breaks into the agent's home and just as he is about to exact his revenge, begins to question whether he, in fact, has the right man. As Carlos unravels the answer to this question, a surprise twist surfaces that will allow Carlos to exact the ultimate best revenge.
Dracula, a Love StoryDracula, a Love Story · 1980
Dracula, a Love Story
7.01980
MovieRomanceDrama
Count Dracula, taking on the new identity of Vladimir, leaves Transylvania and goes to Brazil in search of his son Rafael. This vampire romance was conceived to be a potential telenovela, but only ended up running as a TV miniseries with four installments because the network that financed it went under.
They Don't Wear Black TieThey Don't Wear Black Tie · 1981
They Don't Wear Black Tie
8.31981
MovieDrama
Otavio is an idealistic union leader trying to organize workers at a factory to resist the company's exploitative practices. His son, Tião, one of the employees, is more of a realist and doesn't want to risk losing his job by striking. This clash of perspectives puts the father and son at odds. Fortunately, Tião's mother, Romana, is on hand to act as a moderator between the two opinionated men.
Brasília 18%Brasília 18% · 2006
Brasília 18%
4.82006
MovieDrama
A star medical examiner is called to Brasília, the administrative capital of Brazil, to confirm the identity of a beautiful, young congressional aide's dead body. But his scientific rigor soon leads him to details of a multi-layered political scandal.
Para Sempre Teu, Caio F.Para Sempre Teu, Caio F. · 2014
Para Sempre Teu, Caio F.
7.82014
MovieDocumentary
Inspired by the book of the same name by Paula Dip, this is a biography of the Brazilian writer Caio Fernando Abreu. With a mixture of languages inherent to Caio F.'s work - cinema, theater, music and literature -, the narrative line is conducted through testimonies from family, friends, editors and scholars who maintained a relationship with the author. And actors who interpret their texts.
Leila DinizLeila Diniz · 1987
Leila Diniz
5.71987
MovieDrama
The life of Brazilian actress Leila Diniz.
Onde Está a Felicidade?Onde Está a Felicidade? · 2011
Onde Está a Felicidade?
5.52011
MovieComedy
Teodora discovers that her husband was having a virtual relationship and enters a crisis, which results in the loss of her job as a presenter of a culinary program. Disillusioned, she decides to hit the road and sets out on a journey of self-discovery, walking the Way of Santiago de Compostela, in Spain.
FederalFederal · 2010
Federal
4.42010
MovieActionMystery
Brasília. Vital is a Brazilian federal police deputy who leads a special investigation group that aims to capture the international drug trafficker Beque Batista. Three other officers make up the group: Dani, Rock and Lua. In parallel, Vital need to take care of Leila, his pregnant wife, and does everything so she does not participate in the violent world in which he lives.
The Pleasure PrincipleThe Pleasure Principle · 1979
The Pleasure Principle
4.71979
MovieDrama
In a financially troubled farm in the 1930's, its depraved owners become attracted to their new handsome and young handyman.
The Sign of the CityThe Sign of the City · 2007
The Sign of the City
6.42007
MovieDrama
Teca, a late-night radio show host, uses her astrological skills to help listeners who call in for advice. But her own life feels empty and lonely. One day she makes the acquaintance of her handsome new neighbour, Gil, only to find out he is married.
Eles Não Usam Black-Tie - Conversando com o ElencoEles Não Usam Black-Tie - Conversando com o Elenco · 2007
Eles Não Usam Black-Tie - Conversando com o Elenco
2007
MovieDocumentary
A MoreninhaA Moreninha · 1970
A Moreninha
4.81970
MovieRomanceDrama
Carolina gathers some old friends in her house on Paquetá Island, in Rio de Janeiro. She will find, among them, the boyfriend she had during her childhood and with whom she had exchanged vows of eternal love.
MandrakeMandrake · 2012
Mandrake
3.82012
MovieCrimeDrama
An intriguing case lands on Mandrake's desk. Just when he thinks he has it solved, some unexpected news changes the course of events.
Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema NacionalCelebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional · 1997
Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional
1997
MovieDocumentary
"Portraits and excerpts from Brazilian films from all times. Actors, directors and images that affirm cinema."
O Homem que Sabia JavanêsO Homem que Sabia Javanês · 2004
O Homem que Sabia Javanês
2004
MovieComedy
Two StreamsTwo Streams · 1999
Two Streams
6.21999
MovieDrama
Young executive woman returns to small town of Dois Córregos and remembers the time, in the late 1960s, when she met her uncle there, a man who was running away from the military dictatorship ruling Brazil at the time.

TV Shows

Sétimo SentidoSétimo Sentido · 1982
Sétimo Sentido
9.01982
SeriesDrama
Vitória BonelliVitória Bonelli · 1972
Vitória Bonelli
7.01972
SeriesDrama
Vale TudoVale Tudo · 1988
Vale Tudo
8.31988
SeriesDrama
Fátima Accioly is a young, callous woman who wants to be rich and successful at any price. After selling her family's house in the country, she heads to Rio and gets to know dress man César who is unscrupulous himself. Meanwhile, her mother Raquel stays behind without home and money, but finally tries to find her daughter in the big city. Both women come in contact with the rich Roitman family which changes their lives forever.
A IndomadaA Indomada · 1997
A Indomada
6.91997
SeriesDrama
In Greenville, some families never lose their composure. This is the case with the Mendonça and Albuquerque families, who would never allow a "noble" member of their family to become involved with a sugarcane cutter.
Éramos SeisÉramos Seis · 1977
Éramos Seis
7.51977
SeriesDrama
Um Homem Muito EspecialUm Homem Muito Especial · 1980
Um Homem Muito Especial
8.01980
SeriesDrama
A ViagemA Viagem · 1975
A Viagem
9.01975
SeriesDrama
Fight or Love?Fight or Love? · 2012
Fight or Love?
8.72012
SeriesComedy
An inheritance of millions brings the fun-loving Charlô (Irene Raveche) and her bad-tempered cousin Otávio (Tony Ramos) closer than they ever expected. The inheritance, which includes a mansion and a chain of clothing stores, stipulates that the assets remain in the family. And since no one is willing to give up their part they decide to share the mansion and the business, despite the mortal hatred they harbor for each other. Charlô’s adopted son Felipe (Edson Celulari) also becomes caught up in the situation. However, he turns against his mother and becomes Otávio’s right-hand man at the company.
O EspantalhoO Espantalho · 1977
O Espantalho
7.71977
SeriesDrama
Mad LoveMad Love · 1983
Mad Love
7.01983
SeriesDrama
AritanaAritana · 1978
Aritana
7.01978
SeriesDrama
SupermanoelaSupermanoela · 1974
Supermanoela
7.01974
SeriesComedy
Manoela is employed in the home of Donato, an employee at a cosmetics factory, and Carolina. After her boss's death, Carolina finds herself unprepared to deal with the serious financial difficulties and fires Manoela, who agrees to work for free, becoming a kind of guardian angel, advisor, and administrator of the house. To pay the mortgage on the property, she suggests that Carolina rent out two of the vacant rooms. The new tenants are four students who have recently arrived in Rio to take the university entrance exam. During their studies, the young men meet Marcelo, nicknamed Belo, who falls in love with Manoela. The relationship gives her the opportunity, for the first time, to forget about other people's problems and live her own life.
HospitalHospital · 1971
Hospital
10.01971
SeriesDrama
Chiquinha GonzagaChiquinha Gonzaga · 1999
Chiquinha Gonzaga
7.81999
SeriesDrama
It tells the story of Chiquinha Gonzaga, a revolutionary musician who marked the history of music in Brazil, and challenged the social standards of her time. Chiquinha was raised very comfortably and had an excellent education provided by his father, Jose Basileu, who expected his daughter to be a lady of the imperial court. But after listening to songs played in a black yard and influenced by friends, such as composer Joaquim Callado, Chiquinha begins to make compositions mixing polka and lundu. By imposition of her father, Chiquinha is forced to marry Jacinto, with whom she has three children. However, Jacinto forbids her to play, and she decides to separate from her husband, going against social standards. Chiquinha, then, fights for his freedom to play and will live with the great love of his youth, João Batista de Carvalho Jr., with whom he has a daughter, Alice.
Riacho DoceRiacho Doce · 1990
Riacho Doce
7.61990
SeriesDrama
In a fishing village, Vó Manuela, endowed with mystical powers, closes the body of her grandson, Nô, for love. But Eduarda's arrival completely changes the boy's destiny.
The Secret Life of CouplesThe Secret Life of Couples · 2017
The Secret Life of Couples
4.62017
SeriesDrama
Sexologist and therapist Sofia Prado, director of an institute of alternative therapies, has to deal with her own emotional disorders, which she hides from everyone. From the revelation of one of her patients, the specialist becomes involved in a dangerous network of corruption.
O Preço de um HomemO Preço de um Homem · 1971
O Preço de um Homem
9.01971
SeriesDrama
Na Idade do LoboNa Idade do Lobo · 1972
Na Idade do Lobo
8.01972
SeriesDrama
A, E, I, O... UrcaA, E, I, O... Urca · 1990
A, E, I, O... Urca
8.31990
SeriesComedyDrama