Apolônio Brasil, Campeão da Alegria

1h 58min

Music

Comedy

Drama

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.

Production Companies

RioFilme

MAC Produções

Cast

Marco Nanini

Marco Nanini

Apolônio Brasil
Marcos Paulo

Marcos Paulo

Paulo Antonio
Sylvia Bandeira

Sylvia Bandeira

D. Guiomar
Caio Junqueira

Caio Junqueira

Young Apolônio Brasil
Lu Grimaldi

Lu Grimaldi

D. Neném
Maria Gladys

Maria Gladys

The 'Babalu' Lady
Ruy Faria

Ruy Faria

Friend
Totia Meireles

Totia Meireles

Apolônio's Girlfriend
José Lewgoy

José Lewgoy

Dr. Boris Lewinsky
Adriana Garambone

Adriana Garambone

Leading Lady in Movie
Cristina Amadeo

Cristina Amadeo

Young D. Neném
Ricardo Petráglia

Ricardo Petráglia

The Publisher

Release date

21st Aug 2003

Status

Released

Spoken languages

English, Português