Xica(1976)
Xica da Silva
Move over Evita, it’s Xica’s time now!
Xica Synopsis
The romanced story of Xica da Silva, a slave that used her "feminine atributes" in order to get power.
Xica (1976) is a history, drama and comedy film directed by Carlos Diegues, released on September 6, 1976 with a runtime of 1h 57m. It stars Zezé Motta, Walmor Chagas, Altair Lima and Elke Maravilha. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 22 ratings.
- Director:
- Carlos Diegues
- Writers:
- João Felício dos Santos, Carlos Diegues, Antonio Callado
- Producers:
- Jarbas Barbosa, José Oliosi, Airton Correa
- Cinematographer:
- José Medeiros
- Composer:
- Jorge Ben Jor
- Production:
- Terra Filmes, Embrafilme, Jarbas Barbosa Produções Cinematográficas, Distrifilmes
- Status:
- Released
Xica Cast & Crew
Main cast
Zezé Motta
as Xica da Silva
Walmor Chagas
as Comendador João Fernandes
Altair Lima
as Intendente
Elke Maravilha
as Hortência
Stepan Nercessian
as José
Rodolfo Arena
as Sargento-Mor
José Wilker
as Conde Valadares
Marcus Vinícius
as Teodoro
- João Felício dos Santos
João Felício dos Santos
as Padre
- Dara Kocy
Dara Kocy
as Zefina
- Adalberto Silva
Adalberto Silva
as Cabeça
- Julio Mackenzie
Julio Mackenzie
as Raimundo
Key crew
Directed by Carlos Diegues, written by João Felício dos Santos, Carlos Diegues and Antonio Callado, produced by Jarbas Barbosa, José Oliosi and Airton Correa.
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Xica Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 22 ratings.
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Xica – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Xica online?
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Xica (1976) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Xica?
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The main cast of Xica (1976) includes Zezé Motta, Walmor Chagas, Altair Lima, Elke Maravilha and Stepan Nercessian. The film was directed by Carlos Diegues. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Xica released?
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Xica was released on September 6, 1976 and runs for 1h 57m.
Is Xica worth watching?
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Xica (1976) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 22 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy history, drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.