Procópio Ferreira
Acting
Biography
Procópio Ferreira, stage name João Procópio Ferreira (Rio de Janeiro, July 8, 1898 – Rio de Janeiro, June 18, 1979), was a Brazilian actor, theater director, and playwright. Nicknamed "the glory of Brazilian culture," he is considered the greatest Brazilian actor of the 20th century. Procópio discovered early on his talent for engaging audiences, drawing large audiences to his shows. Over a 62-year career, he played over 500 characters in over 450 plays. (Wikipedia)
Known For
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Redenção
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As Divinas… e Maravilhosas
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O Tempo e o Vento
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O Caminho das Estrelas
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A Grande Viagem
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Titio Não é Sopa
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O Preço de um Homem
A three-episode anthology film based on short stories by Brazilian writer Graciliano Ramos.
Insônia
"Portraits and excerpts from Brazilian films from all times. Actors, directors and images that affirm cinema."
Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional
Eleven small stories, loving chronicles about Rio de Janeiro and its people, written by some of the best Brazilian writers of the time.
Crônica da Cidade Amada
A comedy about the happiness of several people who won the number 12 of Sports Lottery, thinking they are the only winner. Among them, one priest seduced by the devil disguised as a sacristan, one taxi driver who is planning to buy an entire fleet of cars, and prostitutes who leave their brothel, only to return again later.
Como Ganhar na Loteria Sem Perder a Esportiva
Seeing his farm in ruins, swindler tries to sell it to the first interested person, who happens to be a man who fakes being a millionaire but in fact cannot pay for the estate.
O Comprador de Fazendas
Three couples, two already living in Rio; and the third, with 'the one who hates carnival', coming to visit an aunt. One of the women bets that all husbands are unfaithful. They send invitations to their husbands to the carnival ball. They find a pretext to be able to attend. They, in turn, go in disguise, just like the maid. Hence the confusion at the ball, each one dating the other's wife.
Tererê Não Resolve
Poor crook gets a job as janitor in a luxury house. But he starts pretending be the rich owner of the house and in no time is owing multiple debts.
O Homem dos Papagaios
Old couple are being evicted and turn to their five children for help. Since no one can accommodate the two of them, the children decide to separate the couple.
Em Família
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A Sogra
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Pureza
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Berlim na Batucada
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Procópio no Cinema
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