Bufo & Spallanzani
Synopsis
Ivan Canabrava is a writer, turned insurance ivestigator who investigates mysterious deaths involving Bufo Marinus. Bufo Marinus is a frog poison causing catalepsy in humans, simulating death, enabling grand insurance fraud and other crimes. Ten years later, now as a successful writer, similar characters possibly using Bufo Marinus reappear and create an intricate plot full of surprises.
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Isabel Guéron - Bufo & Spallanzani (2001)
Type: Clip • Published 2012-04-23
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José Mayer
Ivan Canabrava / Gustavo Flávio
Tony Ramos
Guedes
Isabel Guéron
Minolta
Gracindo Júnior
Eugênio Delamare
Zezé Polessa
Zilda
Matheus Nachtergaele
Agenor
Juca de Oliveira
Prof. Ceresso
Otávio Augusto
Osmar
Milton Gonçalves
Delegado Ferreira
Maitê Proença
Delfina Delamare
Ernani Moraes
Guarda-costas
Dirce Migliaccio
Dona Bernarda
Jaqueline Sperandio
Clara Estrucho
Celso Frateschi
Dr. Ribeiroles
Luciano Chirolli
Dr. Baran
Gustavo Gasparani
Médico
Mario Borges
Nelson
Marcello Escorel
Wilfredo
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Flávio R. Tambellini
- Screenplay & Story
- Patrícia Melo, Flávio R. Tambellini, Rubem Fonseca
- Original Score
- Dado Villa-Lobos
- Original Title
- Bufo & Spallanzani
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Conspiração Filmes, Ravina Filmes, Quanta Centro de Produções Cinematográficas
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Flávio R. Tambellini
Patrícia Melo, Flávio R. Tambellini, Rubem Fonseca, Walter Lima Jr., Marcos Bernstein
Dado Villa-Lobos
Breno Silveira
Sérgio Mekler
Andrucha Waddington, Flávio R. Tambellini, Tereza Gonzalez
Department Leadership Roster
Andrucha Waddington
Producer
Flávio R. Tambellini
Producer
Dado Villa-Lobos
Original Music Composer
Rita Murtinho
Costume Design
Sérgio Mekler
Editor
Breno Silveira
Director of Photography
Flávio R. Tambellini
Director
Patrícia Melo
Screenplay
Flávio R. Tambellini
Screenplay
Rubem Fonseca
Screenplay
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What is Bufo & Spallanzani about?
Ivan Canabrava is a writer, turned insurance ivestigator who investigates mysterious deaths involving Bufo Marinus. Bufo Marinus is a frog poison causing catalepsy in humans, simulating death, enabling grand insurance fraud and other crimes. Ten years later, now as a successful writer, similar characters possibly using Bufo Marinus reappear and create an intricate plot full of surprises.
Who directed Bufo & Spallanzani?
Bufo & Spallanzani was directed by Flávio R. Tambellini.
Who stars in Bufo & Spallanzani?
The principal cast of Bufo & Spallanzani includes José Mayer, Tony Ramos, Isabel Guéron, Gracindo Júnior, Zezé Polessa.
When was Bufo & Spallanzani released and how long is it?
Bufo & Spallanzani was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Bufo & Spallanzani?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bufo & Spallanzani was composed by Dado Villa-Lobos.
Is Bufo & Spallanzani based on a book or true story?
Bufo & Spallanzani is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Rubem Fonseca".