Xica (1976)
Move over Evita, it’s Xica’s time now!
1976 · 1h 57m · History, Drama, Comedy
Genres: History, Drama, Comedy
The romanced story of Xica da Silva, a slave that used her "feminine atributes" in order to get power.
Director: Carlos Diegues
Writers: João Felício dos Santos, Carlos Diegues, Antonio Callado
Music by: Jorge Ben Jor, Roberto Menescal
Cinematography: José Medeiros
Editor: Mair Tavares
Cast
Zezé Motta as Xica da SilvaWalmor Chagas as Comendador João FernandesAltair Lima as IntendenteElke Maravilha as HortênciaStepan Nercessian as JoséRodolfo Arena as Sargento-MorJosé Wilker as Conde ValadaresMarcus Vinícius as TeodoroJoão Felício dos Santos as PadreDara Kocy as ZefinaAdalberto Silva as CabeçaJulio Mackenzie as RaimundoMore like this
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