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Nelson Gonçalves

Nelson Gonçalves (2002)

1h 12m | PG-13

⭐ 6.5 / 10

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.

Director: Elizeu Ewald

Studio: N/A

Genre: Documentary, Drama

Video: 720p

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Cast

Alexandre Borges

Alexandre Borges

as Nelson Gonçalves

Júlia Lemmertz

Júlia Lemmertz

as Lourdinha Bittencourt

Jandir Ferrari

Jandir Ferrari

as Francisco Alves

Lara Córdula

Lara Córdula

as Beth White

Pedro Gonçalves

Pedro Gonçalves

as Nelson Gonçalves child

Taumaturgo Ferreira

Taumaturgo Ferreira

as Timbira