Movies and TvShows featuring "chanchada" theme.
Daniel is a taxi driver who’s married to Adalgisa. When she starts acting in low-budget movies, he forbids her from seeing their son, Joaquim. For more than a decade, Daniel nurtures a feeling of revenge for his ex-wife, which gains strength when their now adult son finds his mother in full professional decay.
For a long time a couple exchanged love letters, he living in the Northeast and she in Rio de Janeiro. One day he goes to the wonderful city together with a colleague, but he soon faces a problem: since he has sent the girl a photo of someone else, he is afraid to approach and reveal who he really is. At the same time, the colleague has a falling out with a girl who defends rock 'n' roll tooth and nail.
O Primo do Cangaceiro is a comedy movie released in 1955. It falls under the genre of chanchada, offering light-hearted and humorous entertainment.
A Dupla do Barulho is a comedy film released in 1953. The story revolves around a famous couple who gets involved in hilarious situations in the world of chanchada. The film brings to light their journey filled with laughter, fame, and unexpected events.
Documentary discussing the life and work of José Lewgoy, one of the most important Brazilian actors of all times.
A scientist swaps the mind of banker and an idiot by accident.
A hard working man goes to São Paulo to look for his twin brother unaware that he's famous for his lazyness.
A lady, owner of a large area of land where it is believed there are several oil wells, is almost fooled by the president of a pseudo petroleum company into giving up her property for nothing, but is saved by his son's noble intervention.
A man is looking for a radio singer named "Dulcineia." For this, he goes through the biggest hassles and problems. The plot, in fact, is an excuse for the exhibition of the musical numbers of the greatest Brazilian Radio artists.
Barnabé, You Are Mine is a hilarious musical adventure that takes place in 1950s Brazil. It follows the story of Barnabé, a lovable and clumsy character, as he embarks on a series of misadventures and comical situations. Filled with catchy musical numbers and laugh-out-loud moments, this film is sure to entertain audiences of all ages.
Winner of a Theater talent contest, in which he was the only one to enroll, Belizário da Silva leaves his hometown, and tries to make it in Rio de Janeiro.
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.
Assim Era a Atlântida (1975) is a documentary that explores the history and impact of Atlântida Cinematográfica, a major Brazilian film studio known for its popular chanchada genre.