Apolônio Brasil, Campeão da Alegria (2003)

7.3/10 • 118 min • Music Comedy Drama

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

Marco Nanini

Apolônio Brasil

Louise Cardoso

Antônio Pitanga

Marcos Paulo

Sylvia Bandeira

Caio Junqueira

Young Apolônio Brasil

Lu Grimaldi

Bruce Gomlevsky

Anselmo Vasconcelos

Jonas Bloch

Maria Gladys

The 'Babalu' Lady

Antonio Pedro

Totia Meireles

Apolônio's Girlfriend

José Lewgoy

Dr. Boris Lewinsky

Adriana Garambone

Leading Lady in Movie

Cristina Amadeo

Young D. Neném

Ricardo Petraglia

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