Tereza Batista
Series Overview
The miniseries is an adaptation of the novel Tereza Batista Cansada de Guerra, by Jorge Amado. Born in the city of Cajazeiras, Tereza Batista, still a child, is sold by her aunt Felipa to the feared captain Justo. Collector of girls, the captain finds in Tereza someone who is not intimidated, even when she is mistreated. In her warehouse, she meets the student Daniel with whom she falls in love and surrenders. Caught in the act, Tereza kills the captain and is arrested. She achieves her freedom thanks to the intervention of lawyer Lulu dos Santos and begins to be courted by Colonel Emiliano. At this stage, she knows tranquility and security. But the colonel dies and she has to go to the house of Veneranda, the local pimp. All this misfortune happens while Tereza waits for the time to realize her big dream: to live alongside the fisherman Jereba, who disappeared from her life. Close to marrying Almério, a good man and settled in life, she meets Jereba, her true love.
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1 Season • 28 Episodes
1992 – 1992
Premiered: Tue, Apr 7, 1992
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 28: “Episode 28”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Patrícia França
Tereza Batista
Humberto Martins
Jereba
Maria Gladys
Felipa
Jorge Dória
Coronel Emiliano
Herson Capri
Capitão Justo
Othon Bastos
Lulu dos Anjos
Hugo Gross
Daniel
Stepan Nercessian
Almério
Zilka Salaberry
Veneranda
Lala Schneider
Otaviana
Sandra Barsotti
Beatriz
Jayme Periard
Oto Espinheira
Marcelo Picchi
Peixe Cação
Castro Gonzaga
Dr. Amarildo
Helena Ignez
Maricota
Marcos Paulo
Túlio Boccatelli
Mauro Mendonça
Hipólito
José Augusto Branco
Lírio Baeta
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paulo Afonso Grisolli
Vicente Sesso, Jorge Amado
Department Leadership Roster
Vicente Sesso
Writer
Paulo Afonso Grisolli
Director
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What is Tereza Batista about?
The miniseries is an adaptation of the novel Tereza Batista Cansada de Guerra, by Jorge Amado. Born in the city of Cajazeiras, Tereza Batista, still a child, is sold by her aunt Felipa to the feared captain Justo. Collector of girls, the captain finds in Tereza someone who is not intimidated, even when she is mistreated. In her warehouse, she meets the student Daniel with whom she falls in love and surrenders. Caught in the act, Tereza kills the captain and is arrested. She achieves her freedom thanks to the intervention of lawyer Lulu dos Santos and begins to be courted by Colonel Emiliano. At this stage, she knows tranquility and security. But the colonel dies and she has to go to the house of Veneranda, the local pimp. All this misfortune happens while Tereza waits for the time to realize her big dream: to live alongside the fisherman Jereba, who disappeared from her life. Close to marrying Almério, a good man and settled in life, she meets Jereba, her true love.
How many seasons does Tereza Batista have?
Tereza Batista comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Tereza Batista?
Key cast members in Tereza Batista include Patrícia França, Humberto Martins, Maria Gladys, Jorge Dória, Herson Capri.
Who created or directed Tereza Batista?
Tereza Batista was developed and directed by Paulo Afonso Grisolli.