O Auto da Compadecida (1999)
Synopsis
The (mis)adventures of João Grilo and Chicó in Brazil's Northeastern region. The four-chapter miniseries original version of O Auto da Compadecida.
First Air Date: 1999-01-05
Last Air Date: 1999-01-08
Number of Seasons: 1
Number of Episodes: 4
Created By: Adriana Falcão, Guel Arraes, João Falcão
Networks: TV Globo
Top Cast
- Matheus Nachtergaele as João Grilo
- Selton Mello as Chicó
- Fernanda Montenegro as Compadecida
- Rogério Cardoso as Padre João
- Denise Fraga as Dora
- Diogo Vilela as Eurico
- Luís Melo as Diabo
- Virginia Cavendish as Rosinha
- Bruno Garcia as Vicentão
- Enrique Díaz as Joaquim Brejeiro
Seasons
None (1999)
Based on the play of the same name by Ariano Suassuna, *O Auto da Compadecida* is a comedy that blends regional elements and religiosity to tell the story of João Grilo and Chicó.
Episodes:
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Ep. 1: Episode 1
When a dog dies of poisoning, the two caretakers, trying to avoid the wrath of its owners, convince the local priest and a bishop to give the dead animal a Christian burial, promising them a share of a supposed dog's will.
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Ep. 2: Episode 2
João Grilo try to deceive a rich man into believing that Chicó is a worthy (and, mostly, wealthy) man for his daughter.
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Ep. 3: Episode 3
João Grilo deceive two men to fight each other, making Chicó look like a brave man in-between the quarrel.
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Ep. 4: Episode 4
João Grilo dies and has to use all his wit to avoid going to Hell.
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