Black August
Series Overview
The series tells the story of a criminal investigation into the murder of businessman Paulo Gomes de Aguiar at the beginning of August. In the midst of the Vargas government crisis, the murder case is taken by police commissioner Alberto Mattos, an honest and incorruptible man who is not well regarded by his co-workers, as the place is totally turned over to corruption.
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1 Season • 16 Episodes
1993 – 1993
Premiered: Tue, Aug 24, 1993
Giba Assis Brasil
Jorge FurtadoLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 16: “Episode 16”
Alberto arrests police officers and releases inmates. Salete meets an extremely weak Alberto at his home. Pádua takes action with the bookie Ilídio.
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Cast & Creators
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José Mayer
Comissário Alberto Mattos
Vera Fischer
Alice Lomagno
Letícia Sabatella
Salete
Lúcia Veríssimo
Luciana Borges Gomes de Aguiar
Elias Gleizer
Rosalvo
Hugo Carvana
Luiz Magalhães
Rodolfo Bottino
Clemente
José Wilker
Pedro Lomagno
Sérgio Mamberti
Senador Victor Freitas
Marcos Winter
Cláudio Aguiar
Tony Tornado
Gregório Fortunato
Norton Nascimento
Chicão
Lima Duarte
Turco Velho (Ibrahim Assad)
Carlos Vereza
Pádua
Stênio Garcia
Delegado Raul Ramos
Ary Fontoura
Ipojuca
Cláudio Corrêa e Castro
Ilídio dos Santos
Mário Lago
Aniceto
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
José Henrique Fonseca, Denise Saraceni, Paulo José
Rubem Fonseca, Giba Assis Brasil, Jorge Furtado
Carlos Manga, Carlos Manga Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Carlos Manga
Producer
José Henrique Fonseca
Director
Denise Saraceni
Director
Carlos Manga Jr.
Producer
Giba Assis Brasil
Writer
Jorge Furtado
Writer
Paulo José
Director
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What is Black August about?
The series tells the story of a criminal investigation into the murder of businessman Paulo Gomes de Aguiar at the beginning of August. In the midst of the Vargas government crisis, the murder case is taken by police commissioner Alberto Mattos, an honest and incorruptible man who is not well regarded by his co-workers, as the place is totally turned over to corruption.
How many seasons does Black August have?
Black August comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Black August?
Key cast members in Black August include José Mayer, Vera Fischer, Letícia Sabatella, Lúcia Veríssimo, Elias Gleizer.
Who created or directed Black August?
Black August was developed and directed by José Henrique Fonseca, Denise Saraceni, Paulo José.