Brazil
“The Musical Love Story of Pan-America!”
Synopsis
Brazil is perhaps the best of the handful of US films made by singing sensation Tito Guizar. In typical screwball-comedy fashion, the plot is set in motion by authoress Nicky Henderson, who has hit the best-seller charts with her latest tome, Why Marry a Latin? While researching her next book in Rio De Janeiro, she finds out "why" when she meets handsome songwriter Miguel Soares. Upon learning about Nicky's book, Miguel decides to teach her a few lessons in the affairs of the heart. Edward Everett Horton is also on hand, twittering his way through the role of a well-meaning buttinsky. Thanks to the "Good Neighbor" policy of the 1940s, South American musicals were a glut on the market, but Brazil was good enough on its own merits to pay its way at the box office.
Top Cast
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Tito Guízar
Miguel Soares
Virginia Bruce
Nicky Henderson
Edward Everett Horton
Everett St. John Everett
Robert Livingston
Rod Walker
Richard Lane
Edward Graham
Veloz
Veloz
Yolanda
Yolanda
Fortunio Bonanova
Senor Renaldo Da Silva
Frank Puglia
Señor Machado
Roy Rogers
Roy Rogers
Aurora Miranda
Ballerina, Specialty Dancer
Rita Lupino
Dancer (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 30, 1944
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Santley
- Screenplay & Story
- Laura Kerr, Frank Gill Jr.
- Original Score
- Ary Barroso
- Original Title
- Brazil
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Santley
Laura Kerr, Frank Gill Jr., Richard English, Ned Washington, Aloysio de Oliveira
Ary Barroso
Jack A. Marta
Fred Allen
Department Leadership Roster
Jack A. Marta
Director of Photography
Joseph Santley
Director
Laura Kerr
Screenplay
Frank Gill Jr.
Screenplay
Adele Palmer
Costume Design
Fred Allen
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Brazil
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Brazil about?
Brazil is perhaps the best of the handful of US films made by singing sensation Tito Guizar. In typical screwball-comedy fashion, the plot is set in motion by authoress Nicky Henderson, who has hit the best-seller charts with her latest tome, Why Marry a Latin? While researching her next book in Rio De Janeiro, she finds out "why" when she meets handsome songwriter Miguel Soares. Upon learning about Nicky's book, Miguel decides to teach her a few lessons in the affairs of the heart. Edward Everett Horton is also on hand, twittering his way through the role of a well-meaning buttinsky. Thanks to the "Good Neighbor" policy of the 1940s, South American musicals were a glut on the market, but Brazil was good enough on its own merits to pay its way at the box office.
Who directed Brazil?
Brazil was directed by Joseph Santley.
Who stars in Brazil?
The principal cast of Brazil includes Tito Guízar, Virginia Bruce, Edward Everett Horton, Robert Livingston, Richard Lane.
When was Brazil released and how long is it?
Brazil was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Brazil?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Brazil was composed by Ary Barroso.