The Nutty Boy
Menino Maluquinho: O Filme
“You will see yourself in him”
Synopsis
The principal character in Helvécio Ratton's delightful film has been adapted from a book and comic created by the Brazilian cartoonist Ziraldo, and tells the tale of a happy-go-lucky 10-year-old child growing up in a city in the 60s.
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Top Cast
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Menino Maluquinho
Patricia Pillar
Mãe
Roberto Bomtempo
Pai
Luiz Carlos Arutin
Vovô Passarinho
Hilda Rebello
Avó
Edyr de Castro
Irene
Vera Holtz
Professora
Othon Bastos
Padre
Tonico Pereira
Motorista do Ônibus
Paulo José
Narrador
Fernanda Guimarães
Nina
João Romeu Filho
Bocão
Caio Reiss
Herman
Thiago Rodrigues
Lúcio
Samuel Brandão
Junin
Camila Paes
Shirley Valéria
Cristina Castro
Julieta
Carolina Galvão
Carol
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Helvécio Ratton
- Screenplay & Story
- Alcione Araújo, Helvécio Ratton, Maria Gessy, Ziraldo
- Original Score
- Antonio Pinto
- Original Title
- Menino Maluquinho: O Filme
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Quimera Filmes, Quanta Centro de Produções Cinematográficas, Grupo Novo de Cinema e TV
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Helvécio Ratton
Alcione Araújo, Helvécio Ratton, Maria Gessy, Ziraldo
Antonio Pinto
José Tadeu Ribeiro
Vera Freire
Tarcísio Vidigal, Juliana Carvalho
Department Leadership Roster
Helvécio Ratton
Director
Tarcísio Vidigal
Producer
Vera Freire
Editor
José Tadeu Ribeiro
Director of Photography
Alcione Araújo
Writer
Helvécio Ratton
Writer
Maria Gessy
Writer
Ziraldo
Writer
Antonio Pinto
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Nutty Boy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Nutty Boy about?
The principal character in Helvécio Ratton's delightful film has been adapted from a book and comic created by the Brazilian cartoonist Ziraldo, and tells the tale of a happy-go-lucky 10-year-old child growing up in a city in the 60s.
Who directed The Nutty Boy?
The Nutty Boy was directed by Helvécio Ratton.
Who stars in The Nutty Boy?
The principal cast of The Nutty Boy includes Samuel Costa, Patricia Pillar, Roberto Bomtempo, Luiz Carlos Arutin, Hilda Rebello.
When was The Nutty Boy released and how long is it?
The Nutty Boy was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for The Nutty Boy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Nutty Boy was composed by Antonio Pinto.