Apolônio Brasil, Campeão da Alegria
2003 · 1h 58m · N/A
Comedy, Drama, Music
Directed by
Hugo Carvana
Overview
Apolônio Brasil was a pianist at a famous nightclub in Rio de Janeiro, from the 1950s until his untimely death. Quite a character, Apolônio was loved by women and idolized by his audience and friends. His contagious joy attracts the attention of American scientist Dr. Boris Lewitsky, who comes to Brazil in order to interview Apolônio's close friends and make them a most unusual offer concerning the remains of the late musician.
Director and cast
- Hugo Carvana Director
- Marco Nanini as Apolônio Brasil
- Louise Cardoso as Milu
- Antônio Pitanga as Coice
- Marcos Paulo as Paulo Antonio - Golden Night Owner
- Sylvia Bandeira as D. Guiomar
- Alessandra Verney as Tânia - the night-club singer
- Caio Junqueira as Young Apolônio Brasil
- Antônio Pedro as Zeca
- Lu Grimaldi as D. Neném - the music teacher
- Raul Serrador as Pedro X
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