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Madame Satã (2002)

Hustler, dreamer, devil, saint

CrimeDramaRomanceHistory

In the favelas of Rio de Janeiro of the 1930s, João Francisco dos Santos is several things — son of slaves, ex-convict, thug, homosexual and adopted father for a number of pariahs. João expresses himself on the stage of a cabaret as Madame Satã.

Release Date
October 3, 2002
Runtime
1h 45m
Rating
6.8/10 (81 votes)

Director: Karim Aïnouz

Cast: Lázaro Ramos, Marcélia Cartaxo, Flávio Bauraqui, Renata Sorrah, Fellipe Marques, Emiliano Queiroz, Gero Camilo, Floriano Peixoto

Production: VideoFilmes, Wild Bunch, Lumière, Dominant 7
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Full Cast (12 people)

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badelf - 4/10

Honestly, it's unwatchable. Didn't see any real merit other than it was a cheap excuse for gay porn.

September 9, 2022

Madame Satã

Madame Satã

Hustler, dreamer, devil, saint

Hustler, dreamer, devil, saint

6.8
105 min

In the favelas of Rio de Janeiro of the 1930s, João Francisco dos Santos is several things — son of slaves, ex-convict, thug, homosexual and adopted father for a number of pariahs. João expresses himself on the stage of a cabaret as Madame Satã.

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StatusReleased
Original LanguagePortuguese
Release Date10/3/2002
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Cast

Lázaro Ramos

as João Francisco dos Santos / Madame Satã

Marcélia Cartaxo

as Laurita

Flávio Bauraqui

as Tabu

Renata Sorrah

as Vitória dos Anjos

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Fellipe Marques

as Renatinho

Emiliano Queiroz

as Amador

Gero Camilo

as Preso

Floriano Peixoto

as Gregório

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Madame Satã about?

In the favelas of Rio de Janeiro of the 1930s, João Francisco dos Santos is several things — son of slaves, ex-convict, thug, homosexual and adopted father for a number of pariahs. João expresses hims…

How long is Madame Satã?

1h 45m

When was Madame Satã released?

October 3, 2002

Who directed Madame Satã?

Karim Aïnouz

Who stars in Madame Satã?

Lázaro Ramos, Marcélia Cartaxo, Flávio Bauraqui

What genre is Madame Satã?

Crime, Drama, Romance, History