Um Homem Sério
Synopsis
Hilário Pestana, the most famous, funniest and, ironically, saddest Brazilian actor, has died. He has passed through many stages of Brazilian cinema: the chanchadas, the Vera Cruz classics, the pornochanchadas, and even experimental movies. He was beloved by the public and had a gift for laughter, but he only desired to be a serious man.
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Ary França
Hilário Pestana
Francisco Milani
Narrator
Tânia Carvalho
Helô
Sandra Dani
Jocasta (theater)
Oscar Simch
Scout
Tatiana Soares
Ofélia
Cláudio Heemann
Psychoanalyst
Leverdógil de Freitas
Werner
Marley Danckwardt
Jocasta (cinema)
Denise Ovadia
Blonde
Antônio Carlos Falcão
Patient
Gilberto Verardi
Radio host
Zé Victor Castiel
Priest
Luciano Mallmann
Moviegoer
João Wolmir
Moviegoer
Daniela Schmitz
Moviegoer
Zeca Kiechalosky
Moviegoer
Lisa Becker
Moviegoer
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dainara Toffoli, Diego de Godoy
- Screenplay & Story
- José Roberto Torero, Gustavo Cascon, Dainara Toffoli, Machado de Assis
- Original Score
- Leo Henkin
- Original Title
- Um Homem Sério
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- Casa de Cinema de Porto Alegre
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dainara Toffoli, Diego de Godoy
José Roberto Torero, Gustavo Cascon, Dainara Toffoli, Machado de Assis
Leo Henkin
Alex Sernambi
Paulo Sacramento
Nora Goulart, Luciana Tomasi
Department Leadership Roster
Dainara Toffoli
Director
Diego de Godoy
Director
José Roberto Torero
Writer
Gustavo Cascon
Writer
Dainara Toffoli
Writer
Alex Sernambi
Director of Photography
Rosângela Cortinhas
Costume Design
Paulo Sacramento
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Um Homem Sério
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What is Um Homem Sério about?
Hilário Pestana, the most famous, funniest and, ironically, saddest Brazilian actor, has died. He has passed through many stages of Brazilian cinema: the chanchadas, the Vera Cruz classics, the pornochanchadas, and even experimental movies. He was beloved by the public and had a gift for laughter, but he only desired to be a serious man.
Who directed Um Homem Sério?
Um Homem Sério was directed by Dainara Toffoli, Diego de Godoy.
Who stars in Um Homem Sério?
The principal cast of Um Homem Sério includes Ary França, Francisco Milani, Tânia Carvalho, Sandra Dani, Oscar Simch.
When was Um Homem Sério released and how long is it?
Um Homem Sério was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Um Homem Sério?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Um Homem Sério was composed by Leo Henkin.