Mangúe-Bangúe
Originally released in 1971. Mangúe-Bangúe is a comedy film. directed by Neville D'Almeida. At just 62 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Maria Gladys, Paulo Villaça, and Maria Regina
Synopsis
The quasi-fictional story of transgender sex workers living in Rio de Janeiro's swampy red light district, who are joined by a group of hippies and a runaway stockbroker, "Mangue-Bangue" is the paradigmatic expression of the post-1968 spirit of desbunde, the Brazilian slang catchword for "sex, drugs, and rock 'n' roll".
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1971
55 years ago
Runtime
1h 2m
62 minutes total
User Rating
4.8/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
Portuguese
Original language
Country
Brazil
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- PT
Production Companies
- Neville d'Almeida Produções Cinematográficas
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mangúe-Bangúe about?
The quasi-fictional story of transgender sex workers living in Rio de Janeiro's swampy red light district, who are joined by a group of hippies and a runaway stockbroker, "Mangue-Bangue" is the par...
Who directed Mangúe-Bangúe?
Mangúe-Bangúe was directed by Neville D'Almeida.
How long is Mangúe-Bangúe?
Mangúe-Bangúe has a runtime of 1 hours and 2 minutes (62 minutes total).
When was Mangúe-Bangúe released?
Mangúe-Bangúe was released on January 1, 1971 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Mangúe-Bangúe?
The main cast of Mangúe-Bangúe includes Maria Gladys, Paulo Villaça, Maria Regina, Érico Freitas, Carlos Guimas.