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  • Macunaima (1969)
  • Not Rated
    110 min | Fantasy, Comedy
Macunaima (1969)
Not Rated
110 min | Fantasy, Comedy

Our story begins with Macunaima's miraculous birth to an old woman in a tiny jungle settlement. Born fully grown, he discovers his life's purpose which leads him and his family and followers on a journey to the Big City. More miracles ...See moreOur story begins with Macunaima's miraculous birth to an old woman in a tiny jungle settlement. Born fully grown, he discovers his life's purpose which leads him and his family and followers on a journey to the Big City. More miracles occur on the way, but Macunaima still has the heart and mind of a child. In the Big City, terrorists enlist him in their revolutionary schemes. In the Big City he learns that nuts are not always food and other hilarious life lessons. Written by Anonymous See less
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May 5, 1972 (United States)
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25 cast members
Name Known for
Grande Otelo
Black Macunaíma / Macunaíma's son Black Macunaíma / Macunaíma's son   See fewer
Paulo José
White Macunaíma / Macunaíma's mother White Macunaíma / Macunaíma's mother   See fewer
Jardel Filho
Venceslau Pietro Pietra Venceslau Pietro Pietra   See fewer
Rodolfo Arena
Maanape Maanape   See fewer
Joana Fomm
Sofara Sofara   See fewer
Nazareth Ohana
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Zezé Macedo
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Wilza Carla
Fat Lady Fat Lady   See fewer
Myrian Muniz
Venceslau's wife Venceslau's wife   See fewer
Edy Siqueira
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Carmem Palhares
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Maria Clara Pelegrino
Venceslau's maid Venceslau's maid   See fewer
Hugo Carvana
Man with the duck Man with the duck   See fewer
Maria Letícia
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Guará Rodrigues
Bum (as Guaracy Rodrigues) Bum (as Guaracy Rodrigues)   See fewer
Tite de Lemos
Narrator (voice) Narrator (voice)   See fewer
Márcia Tânia
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