O Grande Mentecapto
Synopsis
Geraldo Viramundo is a nice guy with absurd ideas. Viramundo becomes a priest, politician, soldier, and revolutionary in his quest for freedom and justice. A wanderer and playful character, he travels through various cities in search of his beloved Marília. He sees the world through the eyes of the underprivileged, and it is with prostitutes, beggars, and the insane that he embarks on a great march to the Palace of Liberty in Belo Horizonte, where the seat of the state government is located.
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Diogo Vilela
Geraldo Viramundo
Osmar Prado
Barbeca
Luiz Fernando Guimarães
Capitão Batatinhas
Imara Reis
Peidolina
Débora Bloch
Marialva
Regina Casé
Brigite
Jofre Soares
Cego Elias
Antonio Pedro
Governador
Cláudio Corrêa e Castro
Bossman
Emiliano Queiroz
Borba Gato
Álvaro Freire
Padre Tibério
Maurício do Valle
Montalvão
Geraldo Carrato
Tenente Fritas
Duse Nacaratti
Mulher do Governador
Andréia Garavello
Mãe
Rogério Falabella
Pai
Antonio Naddeo
Delegado
Denis Perez
Viramundo criança
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Oswaldo Caldeira
- Screenplay & Story
- Alfredo Oroz
- Original Score
- Wagner Tiso
- Original Title
- O Grande Mentecapto
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Embrafilme, Skylight Cinema Foto Art
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Oswaldo Caldeira
Alfredo Oroz, Fernando Sabino
Wagner Tiso
Nonato Estrela
Amauri Alves
Oswaldo Caldeira
Department Leadership Roster
Oswaldo Caldeira
Director
Wagner Tiso
Original Music Composer
Alfredo Oroz
Screenplay
Nonato Estrela
Director of Photography
Anísio Medeiros
Costume Design
Amauri Alves
Editor
Oswaldo Caldeira
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About O Grande Mentecapto
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is O Grande Mentecapto about?
Geraldo Viramundo is a nice guy with absurd ideas. Viramundo becomes a priest, politician, soldier, and revolutionary in his quest for freedom and justice. A wanderer and playful character, he travels through various cities in search of his beloved Marília. He sees the world through the eyes of the underprivileged, and it is with prostitutes, beggars, and the insane that he embarks on a great march to the Palace of Liberty in Belo Horizonte, where the seat of the state government is located.
Who directed O Grande Mentecapto?
O Grande Mentecapto was directed by Oswaldo Caldeira.
Who stars in O Grande Mentecapto?
The principal cast of O Grande Mentecapto includes Diogo Vilela, Osmar Prado, Luiz Fernando Guimarães, Imara Reis, Débora Bloch.
When was O Grande Mentecapto released and how long is it?
O Grande Mentecapto was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for O Grande Mentecapto?
The original motion picture soundtrack for O Grande Mentecapto was composed by Wagner Tiso.
Is O Grande Mentecapto based on a book or true story?
O Grande Mentecapto is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Fernando Sabino".