

O Bem-Amado
1973-01-22 · Runtime unavailable · ★ 9.1
Based on the work of Dias Gomes, 'O Bem Amado' is a political satire that revolves around Odorico Paraguaçu, the opportunistic mayor of the city of Sucupira.
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- Creators
- Dias Gomes
- Production companies
- Estúdios Globo
- Countries
- Brazil
- Status
- Ended
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Paulo GracindoOdorico Paraguaçu
Lima DuarteJosé Tranquilino da Anunciação (Zeca Diabo)
Emiliano QueirozDirceu Borboleta
Jardel FilhoDr. Juarez Leão
Sandra BréaTelma Cajazeira Paraguaçu
Ida GomesDoroteia Cajazeira
Dorinha DuvalDulcineia Cajazeira
Dirce MigliaccioJudiceia Cajazeira
Carlos Eduardo DolabellaManoel Pedreira (Neco)
Gracindo JúniorJairo Portela
Maria CláudiaAdalgisa Portela (Gisa)
Zilka SalaberryDelegada Donana Medrado
Dilma LóesAnita Medrado
Lutero LuizLulu Gouveia
Milton GonçalvesZelão das Asas
Ruth de SouzaFrancisca (Chiquinha do Parto)
Rogério FróesPadre Honório
João Paulo AdourCecéu Paraguaçu
Ana ArielZora ParaguaçuTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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