Henricão
Acting
Biography
Henricão, the name by which Henrique Felippe da Costa was known (Itapira, January 11, 1908 – São Paulo, June 11, 1984) was a Brazilian actor, singer, composer, lyricist, radio actor and football player.
Known For
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Os Imigrantes
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O Julgamento
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O Direito de Nascer
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Telerromance
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Um Sol Maior
A white hillbilly fathers a mysteriously black boy, who despite the prejudice falls in love with the daughter of a rich farmer.
Jeca e Seu Filho Preto
Based on true events, the film tells the story of Brazilian outlaw Promessinha, one of the most famous and feared criminals of his time, depicting his crimes and cruelty, until his death confronting the police.
Cidade Ameaçada
A large protest march of escaped slaves is an episode in the history of Chico Bondade and Boaventura, who had already become legendary for their difficult and daring missions.
A Marcha
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The Daughter of Emmanuelle
In the interior of Brazil, a farmer is responsible for the education of the daughter of one of his settlers. Years later, the girl returns from school with a nun and the farmer does everything to prevent her from know her parents.
O Jeca e a Freira
In 19th century Brazil, young people in the State of São Paulo fight against black slavery and the farmers who support it. Against this backdrop, Sinhá Moça falls in love with a young lawyer, and they get involved in a great love story.
The Landowner's Daughter
Old and conservative industrialist goes to São Paulo to visit his children, who are locally in charge of his business. When he finds out they're having more fun than work, at first he is shocked, but gradually starts to join in.
O Puritano da Rua Augusta
Meant principally for a sympathetic audience, whether Catholic or not, this routine story about a priest's receiving the call to the cloth may be a bit slow and theatrical for some viewers. Directed by Lima Barreto, the tale is told in a series of flashbacks as the priest remembers how he was transformed as a child into a person willing to give his life in service of the church and his God. Barreto also scripted the story, which in the end, may be too filled with religious platitudes and preachy overtones to effectively convey its message.
The First Mass
An elderly commander takes his young lover, Milena, the daughter of an employee, to his beach mansion, leaving her in the care of the housekeeper, Letícia, who has sexual relations with the girl. On walks around the island, Milena meets a fisherman, Dimas, who will give her life a new direction. Over the weekend, the commander arrives with friends and throws a wild party; unsure of what to do, Milena accepts a ride in the red Mercedes of one of the guests and returns to the city.
Volúpia ao Prazer
On a farm in rural Brazil in the 18th century, a new overseer arrives. He falls in love with one of the enslaved women, Mestiça, beloved by all the men. When a pair of silver earrings disappears from the farm and the overseer orders the leader of the enslaved women arrested, Mestiça decides to take revenge.
Mestiça, a Escrava Indomável
Arlindo works delivering the clothes that his wife washes. During a working day, he finds a customer's cat, who offers a reward to whoever returns it. To deliver the animal, he ends up going through a lot of confusion.
O Gato de Madame
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Uma Certa Lucrécia
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I Married a Xavante
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The Insatiable - Torment of the Flesh
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