Malandro
Ópera do Malandro
Synopsis
In Rio de Janeiro's bohemian district called Lapa, during the '40s, a stylish and popular scoundrel exploits a cabaret singer, and earns his living by means of petty swindles. But then he meets Ludmila, the cabaret owner's daughter, who wants to get rich smuggling goods in times of war.
Top Cast
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Edson Celulari
Max Overseas
Claudia Ohana
Ludmila Streudel
Elba Ramalho
Margot
Fábio Sabag
Otto Streudel
Ney Latorraca
Duran
Wilson Grey
Sátiro Bilhar
Cláudia Jimenez
Fiorella
Ilva Niño
Doris Pelanca
Zenaide Pereira
Dorinha Tubão
Katia Bronstein
Mimi Bibelô
Djenane Machado
Shirley Paquete
Lutero Luiz
Porfírio
J. C. Violla
Geni
Andréa Dantas
Fichinha
Conceição Senna
John Doo
Ruy Polanah
Carlos Loffler
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ruy Guerra
- Screenplay & Story
- Orlando Senna, Ruy Guerra, Chico Buarque
- Original Score
- Chico Buarque
- Original Title
- Ópera do Malandro
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ruy Guerra
Orlando Senna, Ruy Guerra, Chico Buarque
Chico Buarque
Kenout Peltier, Mair Tavares, Idê Lacreta
Ruy Guerra, Alberto Graça, Marin Karmitz
Department Leadership Roster
Kenout Peltier
Editor
Ruy Guerra
Producer
Mair Tavares
Editor
Marin Karmitz
Producer
Orlando Senna
Writer
Ruy Guerra
Writer
Chico Buarque
Writer
Ruy Guerra
Director
Maria Cecília Motta
Costume Design
Idê Lacreta
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Malandro
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Malandro about?
In Rio de Janeiro's bohemian district called Lapa, during the '40s, a stylish and popular scoundrel exploits a cabaret singer, and earns his living by means of petty swindles. But then he meets Ludmila, the cabaret owner's daughter, who wants to get rich smuggling goods in times of war.
Who directed Malandro?
Malandro was directed by Ruy Guerra.
Who stars in Malandro?
The principal cast of Malandro includes Edson Celulari, Claudia Ohana, Elba Ramalho, Fábio Sabag, Ney Latorraca.
When was Malandro released and how long is it?
Malandro was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Malandro?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Malandro was composed by Chico Buarque.