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'O Jogo da Vida' is a 1977 Brazilian drama film directed by Maurice Capovila. It is an adaptation of the short story 'Malagueta, Perus e Bacanao', by Joo Antnio.

The film has as special guests the professional sinuca (Brazilian snooker game) players Carne Frita, Joaquinzinho (former Brazilian champion) and Joo Gacho. It features soundtrack by Joo Bosco and Aldir Blanc and musical direction by Radams Gnatalli in his last work for cinema.

Cast



* Lima Duarte...Malagueta

* Gianfrancesco Guarnieri...Perus

* Maurcio do Valle...Bacanao

* Jofre Soares...Lima (special participation)

* Myrian Muniz...Tonica (special participation)

* Martha Overbeck...Adlia (special participation)

* Maria Alves... Bacanao's wife

* Antnio Petrin...Silveirinha

* Emmanuel Cavalcanti

* Fernando Bezerra

* Thaia Perez

* Oswaldo Campozana

* Maria Vasco

* Cavagnoli Neto

* Wanda Marchetti

* Edson Santos

Synopsis



A trio of misfit friends, Malagueta, Perus and Bacanao, wander through the So Paulo night planning to win money with scams and betting on cue games. On intervals, 'flashbacks 'show scenes of each one's recent past: Malagueta became homeless after his house was torn down after an eviction, Perus (named after the homonymous district), frequently quarrels with his wife for being unsatisfied with his job at a cement factory and his neighborhood, and Bacanao is seen exploiting women, escaping a shootout and being arrested by acting on Jogo do Bicho.

Awards and nominations



* Festival de Gramado 1978

: 'Winner' Kikito de Ouro for Best Supporting Actress: Myrian Muniz

: Nominated Best film.

References




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