
Overview
In Rio de Janeiro's bohemian district called Lapa, during the '40s, a stylish and popular scoundrel exploits a cabaret singer, and earns his living by means of petty swindles. But then he meets Ludmila, the cabaret owner's daughter, who wants to get rich smuggling goods in times of war.
Fun facts
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Based on
Based on Ópera do Malandro
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Setting
Set in Rio de Janeiro
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Music
Music by Chico Buarque
Details
- Director
- Writers
- Chico BuarqueWriter
- Ruy GuerraWriter
- Orlando SennaWriter
- Original title
- Ópera do Malandro
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- July 2, 1986
- Original language
- Portuguese
- Countries
- Brazil




































