Candinho
“He returned”
Synopsis
Candinho is a hillbilly who leaves the countryside, taking his donkey along, and goes to São Paulo, trying to find his mother.
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Top Cast
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Amacio Mazzaropi
Candinho
Marisa Prado
Filoca
Ruth de Souza
Dona Manuela
Adoniran Barbosa
Professor Pancrácio
Benedito Corsi
Pirulito
Xandó Batista
Vicente
Domingos Terras
Coronel Quinzinho
Nieta Junqueira
Dona Eponina
Labiby Madi
Hermione
Ayres Campos
Delegado
Sydnea Rossi
Antonieta
Salvador Daki
Lalau
John Herbert
Quincas
Cavagnole Neto
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Abilio Pereira de Almeida
- Screenplay & Story
- Abilio Pereira de Almeida, Voltaire
- Original Score
- Gabriel Migliori
- Original Title
- Candinho
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Companhia Cinematográfica Vera Cruz
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Abilio Pereira de Almeida
Abilio Pereira de Almeida, Voltaire
Gabriel Migliori
Edgar Brasil
Mauro Alice
Department Leadership Roster
Abilio Pereira de Almeida
Writer
Abilio Pereira de Almeida
Director
Edgar Brasil
Director of Photography
Mauro Alice
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Frequently Asked Questions About Candinho
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Candinho about?
Candinho is a hillbilly who leaves the countryside, taking his donkey along, and goes to São Paulo, trying to find his mother.
Who directed Candinho?
Candinho was directed by Abilio Pereira de Almeida.
Who stars in Candinho?
The principal cast of Candinho includes Amacio Mazzaropi, Marisa Prado, Ruth de Souza, Adoniran Barbosa, Benedito Corsi.
When was Candinho released and how long is it?
Candinho was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Candinho?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Candinho was composed by Gabriel Migliori.
Is Candinho based on a book or true story?
Candinho is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Voltaire".