Procópio Mariano
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Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: November 02, 1935
Deathday: September 03, 1992
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The Story of Fausta
1988-05-15
The Story of Fausta
Overview: Fausta, a domestic worker who lives in a slum with her husband João, a drunk and abuser. At work, she has to endure the demands of her boss, and at home, her husband breaks his leg and cheats on her with the neighbor Coizinha. One day, Fausta meets Zé da Placa, and despite the age difference between them, they begin to develop a deep affection for each other, building a beautiful friendship.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1988-05-15
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As Duas Faces da Moeda
1969-05-22
As Duas Faces da Moeda
Overview: A long time public servant is told by an angel that he will die at midnight of the following day.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1969-05-22
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Fogo Morto
1976-06-01
Fogo Morto
Overview: In 1910, in the State of Paraíba, Brazil, a man is expelled from his own land by the ruthless colonel who owns the sugar mill. He asks some outlaws to help him retrieve his land.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1976-06-01
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Better Days Ahead
1989-03-01
Better Days Ahead
Overview: Earning her living by dubbing American TV Series, a woman dreams of becoming an international Hollywood star.
Genres: Comedy Drama Fantasy
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1989-03-01
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Parceiros da Aventura
1979-06-10
Parceiros da Aventura
Overview: Rio de Janeiro crooks rove about, performing petty tricks to survive, and get involved with a woman who steals cars.
Genres: Drama Crime
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1979-06-10
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Pedreira de São Diogo
1962-11-20
Pedreira de São Diogo
Overview: Men work in a quarry on the edge of a hill where a slum is located, of which they are residents. The slope is blown up, advancing to the land near the shacks. Slum dwellers are warned that new explosions can cause damage. The community decides to place itself on the slope, preventing another explosion; without attitude, the foreman gives up on blowing up the hill.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1962-11-20
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O Ibraim do Subúrbio
1977-05-19
O Ibraim do Subúrbio
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Genres: Comedy
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1977-05-19
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The Claudia Case
1979-08-26
The Claudia Case
Overview: Based on the true events that took place in the 70s, in Rio de Janeiro. The body of beautiful girl Cláudia Lessin Rodrigues, actress Márcia Rodrigues's sister, was found in the seashore. After Police investigation, it was found she had been murdered on a party by a rich industrialist's son and his socialite hairdresser buddy, after much sex, alcohol and drugs, specially Mandrax (methaqualone). She'd probably resisted being raped and the killers threw away the body in the water. One of the guys tried to escape flying to Switzerland.
Genres: Crime
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1979-08-26
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Everything's Alright
1978-10-23
Everything's Alright
Overview: Middle-class family reform their apartment, and the noise, the contact with the workers and strange occurrences turn what was supposed to be a trivial matter into a trip to hell.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1978-10-23
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Tanga (Deu no New York Times?)
1987-01-01
Tanga (Deu no New York Times?)
Overview: The dictator of a small Caribbean island receives the New York Times daily, sent by a nephew. Through the newspaper, he gets in touch with the world. Guerrilla groups try to neutralize this information system.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1987-01-01
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Society em Baby-Doll
1965-08-10
Society em Baby-Doll
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Genres: Comedy
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1965-08-10
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O Mistério no Colégio Brasil
1988-01-01
O Mistério no Colégio Brasil
Overview: Two students make a date in a secluded cave behind their school, where they could be undisturbed. But on arrival they see a corpse. They run to inform the authorities, but when they arrive the corpse has mysteriously disappeared.
Genres: Mystery Thriller
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1988-01-01
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Longa Noite do Prazer
1983-11-07
Longa Noite do Prazer
Overview: Two criminal friends pick up two women.
Genres: Drama Crime
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1983-11-07
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Summer Showers
1978-04-24
Summer Showers
Overview: 70-year-old widower living in a poor Rio de Janeiro suburb falls in love again when he finds a woman of approximately the same age.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1978-04-24
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Cinco Vezes Favela
1962-01-01
Cinco Vezes Favela
Overview: Five segments about the hardships faced by people living in slums on hills in Rio de Janeiro.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1962-01-01
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Ganga Zumba
1963-04-16
Ganga Zumba
Overview: The life of a runaway slave who founded the Quilombo dos Palmares, an outlaw community of Brazilian slaves.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1963-04-16
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The Devil Queen
1974-05-27
The Devil Queen
Overview: Rio's criminal underworld is run by an unexpected boss: a femme Queen with a taste for power and violence. But heavy lies the crown: what Queen can trust her subjects, however fabulous? When she sets up a stoolie to take the fall for her boy, a plot against Her Majesty arises!
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1974-05-27
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As Aventuras Amorosas de um Padeiro
1975-01-01
As Aventuras Amorosas de um Padeiro
Overview: A newlywed woman, frustrated after her honeymoon, decides to search for lovers on the streets and ends up causing a conflict between her husband, a baker and a black artist.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1975-01-01
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The Fifth Monkey
1990-10-05
The Fifth Monkey
Overview: 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.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1990-10-05
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Bonitinha mas Ordinária
1981-03-12
Bonitinha mas Ordinária
Overview: The youngest daughter of a rich man has been raped by five black men in the slums of Rio de Janeiro, and her father arranges her marriage to one of his employees in order to save the family’s honor.
Genres: Drama Thriller
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1981-03-12
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Mineirinho, Vivo ou Morto
1967-05-26
Mineirinho, Vivo ou Morto
Overview: Based on real-life Brazilian bandit "Mineirinho", the film follows the story of Zezé, a man falsely accused by sensasionalist press of being a high-caliber criminal who suddenly becomes one of the most wanted men of Rio de Janeiro.
Genres: Crime
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1967-05-26
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Sweet Thieves
1977-05-26
Sweet Thieves
Overview: After assaulting a Hollywood film crew, a group of residents of a community in Rio de Janeiro decided to produce a film that would express the reality of Brazil - with the theme of Inconfidência Mineira.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1977-05-26
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O Barão Otelo no Barato dos Bilhões
1971-05-26
O Barão Otelo no Barato dos Bilhões
Overview: João-Sem-Direção knows Carvalhaes that proposes a blow to him. John does not accept the proposal, but ends up earning a hefty cash in the game.
Genres: Fantasy Comedy
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1971-05-26
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