Amacio Mazzaropi
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 →
O Jeca e a Égua Milagrosa
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.