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Amacio Mazzaropi
Director 1912 - 1981

Amacio Mazzaropi

São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil

Amácio Mazzaropi (São Paulo, April 9, 1912 – São Paulo, June 13, 1981) was a Brazilian actor, comedian, singer and filmmaker. Mazzaropi started in the circus, acted in the theater, was a pioneer in radio and television, until reaching the cinema. He was an actor, presenter,... Read full bio →

Directed Films

Every film this person directed

13 titles
O Jeca e a Égua Milagrosa

O Jeca e a Égua Milagrosa

Amacio Mazzaropi, Pio Zamuner 1980 1h 42m

In the hunt for votes, two farmers do everything to be elected mayor in a interior town. The colonels, Liborio and Afonso have religious communities and use the spaces to influence the upcoming elections.

A Banda das Velhas Virgens

A Banda das Velhas Virgens

Amacio Mazzaropi, Pio Zamuner 1979 1h 40m

Gostoso is the conductor of a female band formed only by old women. When scouring the garbage dump, he becomes the main suspect of a robbery after his wife finds a small bag of jewels, having to do everything to prove her innocence.

Jecão... Um Fofoqueiro no Céu

Jecão... Um Fofoqueiro no Céu

Amacio Mazzaropi, Pio Zamuner 1977 1h 45m

After Jecão wins the lottery, he starts practicing good deeds and guarantees a place in heaven. When the countryman dies, it causes a lot of upstairs confusion and he returns to Earth to shake the world of the living.

O Jeca Contra o Capeta

O Jeca Contra o Capeta

Amacio Mazzaropi, Pio Zamuner 1976 1h 37m

Jeca has to face a rich farmer woman that wants his love. At the same time, his wife seems to be possessed by the Devil. Made after the huge success of 'The Exorcist', Mazzaropi created his version of the Blockbuster.

O Jeca Macumbeiro

O Jeca Macumbeiro

Amacio Mazzaropi 1975 1h 27m

Pirola is a poor guy who lives with his son Ze in a hovel on his boss's farm. One day, Pirola is surprised by the visit of an old friend who, feeling that the hour of his death approaches, decides to present him with a bag full of money.

Um Caipira em Bariloche

Um Caipira em Bariloche

Amacio Mazzaropi, Pio Zamuner 1973 1h 40m

Polidoro is a naive farmer. Convinced by his daughter and son-in-law, he sells his farm to Agenor, a swindler and friend of his son-in-law. Through a trap, Polidoro travels to Bariloche while his farm is sold illicitly to third parties.

Portugal... Minha Saudade

Portugal... Minha Saudade

Amacio Mazzaropi, Pio Zamuner 1973 1h 40m

Sabino, born Portuguese, has lived in Brazil since he was a child. He has a twin brother who lives in Lisbon and writes inviting him to go to Portugal.

No Paraíso das Solteironas

No Paraíso das Solteironas

Amacio Mazzaropi 1969 1h 35m

Countryman J.K. gets annoyed and quits his job on a farm when his boss sends his pet cow to a slaughterhouse in town. In search of the animal, J.K. goes to the city and, there, is harassed by several single women.

O Jeca e a Freira

O Jeca e a Freira

Amacio Mazzaropi 1968 1h 42m

In the interior of Brazil, a farmer is responsible for the education of the daughter of one of his settlers. Years later, the girl returns from school with a nun and the farmer does everything to prevent her from know her parents.

O Puritano da Rua Augusta

O Puritano da Rua Augusta

Amacio Mazzaropi 1965 1h 42m

Old and conservative industrialist goes to São Paulo to visit his children, who are locally in charge of his business. When he finds out they're having more fun than work, at first he is shocked, but gradually starts to join in.

Zé do Periquito

Zé do Periquito

Ismar Porto, Amacio Mazzaropi 1961 1h 40m

Zenó (Mazzaropi) is a poor gardener at a traditional school in São Paulo who falls in love with a local girl who is much richer and younger than he is. Eager to win her, he decides to get rich, which gets him involved in various funny situations.

Tristeza do Jeca

Tristeza do Jeca

Amacio Mazzaropi 1961 1h 35m

A simple but very popular hillbilly called Jeca is forced to get involved in politics, when the leaders of the region, competing to be elected mayor of the town, try to get his support.

As Aventuras de Pedro Malazartes

As Aventuras de Pedro Malazartes

Amacio Mazzaropi 1960 1h 30m

Pedro Malazartes, upon arriving at his house on the farm, receives the news that his father had died. A humble and innocent countryman, Pedro is deceived by his brothers in sharing the inheritance.

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