Macunaima(1969)
Macunaíma
My! Such laziness!
Macunaima Synopsis
Born a fully grown black man in a village in the Brazilian jungle, Macunaíma later magically transforms into a white man before making an adventure-filled trip to the city of São Paulo. Once there, he becomes something of a dandy, falling in love with Ci, a revolutionary who dies in an accidental bombing. After robbing a ruthless industrialist, Macunaima returns to his village where he finds his newly acquired knowledge and possessions of little use.
Macunaima (1969) is a comedy, fantasy and adventure film directed by Joaquim Pedro de Andrade, released on September 3, 1969 with a runtime of 1h 50m. It stars Grande Otelo, Paulo José, Jardel Filho and Milton Gonçalves. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 92 ratings.
- Director:
- Joaquim Pedro de Andrade
- Writers:
- Mário de Andrade, Joaquim Pedro de Andrade
- Producers:
- Joaquim Pedro de Andrade
- Status:
- Released
Macunaima (1969) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Macunaima before you stream it.
Macunaima Cast & Crew
Main cast
Grande Otelo
as Black Macunaíma / Macunaíma's son
Paulo José
as White Macunaíma / Macunaíma's mother
Jardel Filho
as Venceslau Pietro Pietra
Milton Gonçalves
as Jiguê
Dina Sfat
as Ci
Rodolfo Arena
as Maanape
Joana Fomm
as Sofara
Maria do Rosário
as Iriqui
Rafael de Carvalho
as Caipora
- Nazareth Ohana
Nazareth Ohana
Zezé Macedo
as Thin woman
Wilza Carla
as Fat woman
Key crew
Directed by Joaquim Pedro de Andrade, written by Mário de Andrade and Joaquim Pedro de Andrade, produced by Joaquim Pedro de Andrade.
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Macunaima Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 92 ratings.
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Macunaima – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Macunaima online?
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Macunaima (1969) is available to stream on Kino Film Collection, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Macunaima?
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The main cast of Macunaima (1969) includes Grande Otelo, Paulo José, Jardel Filho, Milton Gonçalves and Dina Sfat. The film was directed by Joaquim Pedro de Andrade. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Macunaima released?
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Macunaima was released on September 3, 1969 and runs for 1h 50m.
Is Macunaima worth watching?
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Macunaima (1969) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 92 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Macunaima?
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Yes. The official Macunaima trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.