Añade un argumento en tu idiomaA songwriter struggles to produce another successful hit for the National Brazilian song contest.A songwriter struggles to produce another successful hit for the National Brazilian song contest.A songwriter struggles to produce another successful hit for the National Brazilian song contest.
- Nominado para 3 premios Óscar
- 3 nominaciones en total
Alfredo DeSa
- Master of Ceremonies
- (as Alfred de Sa)
Henry Da Silva
- Comerciante
- (as Henry De Silva)
Edward Coch
- Airport Official
- (as Rico De Montez)
Leonardo Scavino
- Reporter
- (as Leon Lenoir)
Billy Daniel
- Dancer
- (as Billy Daniels)
María Belmar
- Woman at Window
- (sin acreditar)
Edward Biby
- Nightclub Patron
- (sin acreditar)
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- CuriosidadesThe book that the heroine writes was inspired by the notorious magazine article "Latins Are Lousy Lovers" by Helen Lawrenson, which appeared in Esquire in 1936. It created a tremendous sensation, with many individuals and even governments denouncing Lawrenson, who confessed later that it hadn't done a lot for her own love life. She would be introduced to handsome Latin men who were at first friendly, and then, hearing the name of her most famous article, would drop her like a stone, unlike the character in the movie who saw it as a challenge.
- ConexionesReferenced in Brazil (1985)
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While Republic Pictures was not noted for its musicals, the low-budget studio did dabble in the genre. An uneven, but tuneful bit of nonsense, "Brazil" is a diverting Republic film that includes at least one show-stopping dance number amidst such questionable sequences as a chorus of singing gauchos on horseback, a ballad by Roy Rogers, and a stage number about coffee production. The author of a book denigrating Latin lovers, Nicky Henderson, played by lovely Virginia Bruce, arrives in Rio to research her next work, a travel book about the "real" Brazil. Allotting two weeks for an in-depth study of the vast country, Henderson hires a handsome charming guide, Miguel. Played by Mexican singer-actor Tito Guizar, Miguel is a composer with a deadline to write a song for the upcoming carnival. The predictable nonsensical plot involves Miguel playing his twin brother, clowning as a two-headed cousin, and displaying fine voice in a few songs. Edward Everett Horton is on hand as Miguel's best friend, a mismatched friendship if ever there was one.
The movie's highlight comes early, when Veloz and Yolanda, a husband and wife dance team, dazzle with their ballroom steps to "Brazil," written by Ary Barroso five years prior to the film. However, Barroso did pen the song "Rio de Janeiro" for this movie and won an Academy Award nomination for his efforts. The uninspired script offers little to challenge the performers, although Bruce holds her own and emerges with dignity unscathed. Despite his voice and charm, Guizar's performance is a broad caricature of a Latin man, while Horton plays Horton, the daffy effeminate comedy relief. Filmed on the Republic back lot, "Brazil's" Brazil is shown through stock footage and rear projection.
Director Joseph Santley maintains a steady pace that helps viewers slide through the ridiculous moments and focus on the few highlights. However, other than Roy Rogers completists, fans of the three principals, and buffs seeking forgotten musicals, "Brazil's" value lies in the Veloz and Yolanda dance number and, arguably, Guizar's rendition of "Rio de Janeiro." Others may want to pass on this one.
The movie's highlight comes early, when Veloz and Yolanda, a husband and wife dance team, dazzle with their ballroom steps to "Brazil," written by Ary Barroso five years prior to the film. However, Barroso did pen the song "Rio de Janeiro" for this movie and won an Academy Award nomination for his efforts. The uninspired script offers little to challenge the performers, although Bruce holds her own and emerges with dignity unscathed. Despite his voice and charm, Guizar's performance is a broad caricature of a Latin man, while Horton plays Horton, the daffy effeminate comedy relief. Filmed on the Republic back lot, "Brazil's" Brazil is shown through stock footage and rear projection.
Director Joseph Santley maintains a steady pace that helps viewers slide through the ridiculous moments and focus on the few highlights. However, other than Roy Rogers completists, fans of the three principals, and buffs seeking forgotten musicals, "Brazil's" value lies in the Veloz and Yolanda dance number and, arguably, Guizar's rendition of "Rio de Janeiro." Others may want to pass on this one.
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- Duración1 hora 31 minutos
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