Apolônio Brasil, Campeão da Alegria
6.5
118 minutes
8/21/2003
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.
Cast List
Marco Nanini
as Apolônio Brasil
Louise Cardoso
as Milu
Antônio Pitanga
as Coice
Marcos Paulo
as Paulo Antonio
Sylvia Bandeira
as D. Guiomar
Alessandra Verney
as Tânia
Caio Junqueira
as Young Apolônio Brasil
Lu Grimaldi
as D. Neném
Raul Serrador
as Pedro X
Bruce Gomlevsky
as Paluca
Anselmo Vasconcelos
as Radio Host
Jonas Bloch
as General
Maria Gladys
as The 'Babalu' Lady
Antonio Pedro
as Zeca
Ruy Faria
as Friend
Totia Meireles
as Apolônio's Girlfriend
José Lewgoy
as Dr. Boris Lewinsky
Adriana Garambone
as Leading Lady in Movie
Cristina Amadeo
as Young D. Neném
Ricardo Petráglia
as The Publisher
Hugo Carvana
as Beggar
Vera Holtz
as Beggar
Carlos Manga
as Himself
Paulo José
as Patron
Denise Bandeira