Nelson Gonçalves(2002)
Nelson Gonçalves Synopsis
Fiction/documentary about great Brazilian singer Nelson Gonçalves, where interviews about him are mixed with dramatization of episodes in his life. The film tell us about Nelson's childhood, the time when he tried his luck as a professional boxer, his career as a radio singer in the 1950s, the decadence caused by his cocaine addiction and his comeback.
Nelson Gonçalves (2002) is a documentary and drama film directed by Elizeu Ewald, released on November 9, 2002 with a runtime of 1h 12m. It stars Alexandre Borges, Júlia Lemmertz, Jandir Ferrari and Lara Córdula. Viewers rate it 8.3 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Elizeu Ewald
- Status:
- Released
Nelson Gonçalves Cast & Crew
Main cast
Alexandre Borges
as Nelson Gonçalves
Júlia Lemmertz
as Lourdinha Bittencourt
Jandir Ferrari
as Francisco Alves
- Lara Córdula
Lara Córdula
as Beth White
- Pedro Gonçalves
Pedro Gonçalves
as Nelson Gonçalves child
Taumaturgo Ferreira
as Timbira
Paulo Betti
as Narrador
Nelson Gonçalves
as Ele mesmo (arquivo)
Key crew
Directed by Elizeu Ewald.
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Nelson Gonçalves Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.3/10 from 2 ratings.
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Nelson Gonçalves – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Nelson Gonçalves?
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The main cast of Nelson Gonçalves (2002) includes Alexandre Borges, Júlia Lemmertz, Jandir Ferrari, Lara Córdula and Pedro Gonçalves. The film was directed by Elizeu Ewald. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Nelson Gonçalves released?
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Nelson Gonçalves was released on November 9, 2002 and runs for 1h 12m.
Is Nelson Gonçalves worth watching?
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Nelson Gonçalves (2002) holds an average rating of 8.3 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.