O Jogo da Vida (1977)
1h 30m
Running Time
June 17, 1977Release Date
Plot.
The dreams and problems of three friends: Malagueta, an inveterate gambler; Perus, former factory worker who abandoned the assembly line to earn his living at the billiards; and Bacanaço, trickster who puts on chic airs, always dreaming of performing the ultimate big swindle.
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Cast & Crew.
Lima Duarte
Malagueta
Gianfrancesco Guarnieri
Perus / Writer
Maurício do Valle
Bacanaço
Jofre Soares
Lima
Myrian Muniz
Tonica
Marta Overbeck
Adélia
Maria Alves
Mulher de Bacanaço
Antônio Petrin
Silveirinha
Emmanuel Cavalcanti
Líder do sindicato
Fernando Bezerra
Thaia Peres
Carne Frita
Ele mesmo
Maurice Capovila
Director / Writer
Chico Buarque
Composer
João Antonio
Writer
Francisco Petracco
Production Design
Details.
Wiki.
O Jogo da Vida is a 1977 Brazilian drama film directed by Maurice Capovila. It is an adaptation of the short story Malagueta, Perus e Bacanaço, by João Antônio.The film has as special guests the professional sinuca (Brazilian snooker game) players Carne Frita, Joaquinzinho (former Brazilian champion) and João Gaúcho. It features soundtrack by João Bosco and Aldir Blanc and musical direction by Radamés Gnatalli in his last work for cinema.