Chronicle of Good Hoodlums
Crónica dos Bons Malandros
Synopsis
This exaggerated mockery of crime cinema tells the story of a gang lead by "Renato, o pacíficio" (Renato, the peaceful) and their attempt to steal precious jewels from the Gulbenkian Museum in Lisbon. The weapon of choice? Bees!
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Nicolau Breyner
Pedro Justiceiro
João Perry
Renato
Paulo de Carvalho
Arnaldo Figurante
Lia Gama
Marlene
Maria do Céu Guerra
Adelaide Magrinha
Duarte Nuno
Silvino Bitoque
Virgílio Castelo
Carlos
Zita Duarte
Lina Despachada
Artur Semedo
Major
Pedro Bandeira-Freire
Doutor Flávio
Manuel Luís Goucha
Cliente queixoso
António Assunção
Chefe da Polícia
Anamar
Dinita
Jorge Listopad
Psiquiatra
Mário Zambujal
Narrador (voz)
Pedro Lopes
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fernando Lopes
- Screenplay & Story
- Artur Semedo, Fernando Lopes, Mário Zambujal
- Original Score
- Rui Veloso, Joni Galvão, Paulo de Carvalho, Raul Ferrão
- Original Title
- Crónica dos Bons Malandros
- Country of Origin
- Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Tobis Portuguesa
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fernando Lopes
Artur Semedo, Fernando Lopes, Mário Zambujal
Rui Veloso, Joni Galvão, Paulo de Carvalho, Raul Ferrão
Manuel Costa e Silva
João Carlos Gorjão
Fernando Lopes
Department Leadership Roster
Fernando Lopes
Director
Artur Semedo
Writer
Fernando Lopes
Writer
Fernando Lopes
Producer
Rui Veloso
Original Music Composer
Jasmim de Matos
Costume Design
Joni Galvão
Original Music Composer
João Carlos Gorjão
Editor
Paulo de Carvalho
Original Music Composer
Raul Ferrão
Original Music Composer
Manuel Costa e Silva
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chronicle of Good Hoodlums
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Chronicle of Good Hoodlums about?
This exaggerated mockery of crime cinema tells the story of a gang lead by "Renato, o pacíficio" (Renato, the peaceful) and their attempt to steal precious jewels from the Gulbenkian Museum in Lisbon. The weapon of choice? Bees!
Who directed Chronicle of Good Hoodlums?
Chronicle of Good Hoodlums was directed by Fernando Lopes.
Who stars in Chronicle of Good Hoodlums?
The principal cast of Chronicle of Good Hoodlums includes Nicolau Breyner, João Perry, Paulo de Carvalho, Lia Gama, Maria do Céu Guerra.
When was Chronicle of Good Hoodlums released and how long is it?
Chronicle of Good Hoodlums was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for Chronicle of Good Hoodlums?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Chronicle of Good Hoodlums was composed by Rui Veloso, Joni Galvão, Paulo de Carvalho, Raul Ferrão.
Is Chronicle of Good Hoodlums based on a book or true story?
Chronicle of Good Hoodlums is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Mário Zambujal".