Orfeu
Synopsis
Orfeu is a popular composer from a samba school. He lives in the favela and falls madly in love when he meets Euridice, a newcomer to the neighborhood. But the local drug boss Lucinho stands between them and will drastically change both their lives.
Top Cast
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Toni Garrido
Orfeu
Patrícia França
Eurídice
Murilo Benício
Lucinho
Zezé Motta
Conceição
Milton Gonçalves
Inácio
Isabel Fillardis
Mira
Maria Ceiça
Carmen
Stepan Nercessian
Pacheco
Sílvio Guindane
Maicol
Lúcio Andrey
Piaba
Maurício Gonçalves
Pecé
Mary Sheila
Be Happy
Eliezer Motta
Stallone
Patrícia Costa
Lurdes
Gustavo Gasparani
Mano
Castrinho
Oswaldo
Cássio Gabus Mendes
Pedro
Léa Garcia
Mãe de Maicol
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carlos Diegues
- Screenplay & Story
- Paulo Lins, Carlos Diegues, João Emanuel Carneiro, Hermano Vianna, Hamilton Vaz Pereira, Vinicius de Moraes
- Original Score
- Antônio Carlos Jobim, Vinicius de Moraes, Luiz Bonfá, Nelson Sargento, Caetano Veloso
- Original Title
- Orfeu
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Rio Vermelho Filmes, Cine-Source, Globo Filmes
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carlos Diegues
Paulo Lins, Carlos Diegues, João Emanuel Carneiro, Hermano Vianna, Hamilton Vaz Pereira, Vinicius de Moraes
Antônio Carlos Jobim, Vinicius de Moraes, Luiz Bonfá, Nelson Sargento, Caetano Veloso
Affonso Beato
Sérgio Mekler
Paula Lavigne, Renata Almeida Magalhães
Department Leadership Roster
Carlos Diegues
Director
Sérgio Mekler
Editor
Emilia Duncan
Costume Design
Paula Lavigne
Producer
Renata Almeida Magalhães
Producer
Joãozinho Trinta
Costume Design
Paulo Lins
Writer
Carlos Diegues
Writer
João Emanuel Carneiro
Writer
Hermano Vianna
Writer
Hamilton Vaz Pereira
Writer
Affonso Beato
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Orfeu
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Orfeu about?
Orfeu is a popular composer from a samba school. He lives in the favela and falls madly in love when he meets Euridice, a newcomer to the neighborhood. But the local drug boss Lucinho stands between them and will drastically change both their lives.
Who directed Orfeu?
Orfeu was directed by Carlos Diegues.
Who stars in Orfeu?
The principal cast of Orfeu includes Toni Garrido, Patrícia França, Murilo Benício, Zezé Motta, Milton Gonçalves.
When was Orfeu released and how long is it?
Orfeu was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Orfeu?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Orfeu was composed by Antônio Carlos Jobim, Vinicius de Moraes, Luiz Bonfá, Nelson Sargento, Caetano Veloso.