O Jogo da Vida
Synopsis
The dreams and problems of three friends: Malagueta, an inveterate gambler; Perus, former factory worker who abandoned the assembly line to earn his living at the billiards; and Bacanaço, trickster who puts on chic airs, always dreaming of performing the ultimate big swindle.
Top Cast
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Lima Duarte
Malagueta
Gianfrancesco Guarnieri
Perus
Maurício do Valle
Bacanaço
Jofre Soares
Lima
Myrian Muniz
Tonica
Marta Overbeck
Adélia
Maria Alves
Mulher de Bacanaço
Antônio Petrin
Silveirinha
Emmanuel Cavalcanti
Líder do sindicato
Fernando Bezerra
Thaia Peres
Oswaldo Campozana
Maria Vasco
Cavagnole Neto
Wanda Marchetti
Edson Santos
Carne Frita
Ele mesmo
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Maurice Capovila
- Screenplay & Story
- João Antonio, Gianfrancesco Guarnieri, Maurice Capovila
- Original Score
- Radamés Gnattali, Aldir Blanc, João Bosco
- Original Title
- O Jogo da Vida
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Embrafilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maurice Capovila
João Antonio, Gianfrancesco Guarnieri, Maurice Capovila
Radamés Gnattali, Aldir Blanc, João Bosco
Dib Lutfi
Maurício Wilke
José Zimerman
Department Leadership Roster
Maurice Capovila
Director
João Antonio
Writer
Francisco Petracco
Production Design
Maurício Wilke
Editor
Dib Lutfi
Director of Photography
Gianfrancesco Guarnieri
Writer
Maurice Capovila
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About O Jogo da Vida
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is O Jogo da Vida about?
The dreams and problems of three friends: Malagueta, an inveterate gambler; Perus, former factory worker who abandoned the assembly line to earn his living at the billiards; and Bacanaço, trickster who puts on chic airs, always dreaming of performing the ultimate big swindle.
Who directed O Jogo da Vida?
O Jogo da Vida was directed by Maurice Capovila.
Who stars in O Jogo da Vida?
The principal cast of O Jogo da Vida includes Lima Duarte, Gianfrancesco Guarnieri, Maurício do Valle, Jofre Soares, Myrian Muniz.
When was O Jogo da Vida released and how long is it?
O Jogo da Vida was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for O Jogo da Vida?
The original motion picture soundtrack for O Jogo da Vida was composed by Radamés Gnattali, Aldir Blanc, João Bosco.