
Acting
Geraldo del Rey
Born 1930-10-29 · Ilhéus, Bahia, Brazil
Geraldo Homem D'El Rey Silva (October 29, 1930 – April 25, 1993), better known as Geraldo Del Rey, was a Brazilian actor. In addition to "The Given Word", Del Rey starred in two classic Brazilian films: A grande feira, from 1961, directed by Roberto Pires, and "Black God, White Devil", from 1964, directed by Glauber Rocha. He also worked with the important Portuguese director Paulo Rocha in the film "Change of Life", where he plays the role of a fisherman returning from the war in Angola.
Acting credits
10.0No synopsis available yet.
O Vigilante Rodoviário: Missão Secreta
1967
9.0A compilation of three stories charged with sexual tension: A man taking revenge on a friend who got involved with his cheating wife, a woman being abandoned by her boyfriend and couple taking things in bed a bit too far.
Um Uísque Antes... e Um Cigarro Depois
1970
8.1Zé is a very poor man whose most prized possession is his donkey. When his donkey falls terminally ill, Zé makes a promise to Saint Bárbara: If his donkey recovers, he will carry a cross - like Jesus - all the way from his city to Saint Bárbara's church, in the state capital. Upon the recovery of his donkey, Zé leaves on his journey. He makes it to the church, but the priest refuses to accept the cross once he discovers the context of Zé's promise.
The Given Word
1962
7.1Wanted for killing his boss, Manuel flees with his wife Rosa to the sertão, the barren landscape of Northern Brazil. Thrust into a primordial violent region, Manuel and Rosa come under the influence and control of a series of frightening figures.
Black God, White Devil
1964
No synopsis available yet.
Acre-Doce
1986
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Red Weddings
1975
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O Gesto, a Festa, a Mensagem - Dois Mil Anos de Teatro
1976
7.0No synopsis available yet.
A Carne
1975
6.2Two young farmers are visited by a stranger who wants to spend the night.
Redemption
1959
9.5Rio Grande do Sul, 18th century. In between the arduous work on the land aiming for the prosperity of her family's farm and the constant attacks from bandits that the militias can't control, a young lady matures amidst the struggles of life. However, after saving the life of a semi-Indian, the wind brings in love, as well as tragic events to her and her family.
Ana Terra
1971
8.2The story of how a quarrel between families set poor farmer Virgulino Ferreira da Silva on the path to become Lampião, the greatest leader of the cangaceiros - bandits who roamed the Northeast of Brazil until the late 1930s.
Lampião, King of the Badlands
1963
5.8Story of a modest but talented soccer player for an obscure club in a small Brazilian town who comes to São Paulo and reaches stardom.
Asa Branca: A Brazilian Dream
1980
6.0Drawing inspiration from a poem penned by Castro Alves, this film vividly captures the political, cultural, and intellectual climate of Brazil during the late 1970s. At its core, the story revolves around four distinctive embodiments of Christ's image: a black man, a soldier, an Indian, and a guerrilla fighter. These courageous individuals, hailed as the harbingers of doom in the tupiniquim lands, valiantly combat the insatiable avarice and oppressive "civilizing" brutality propagated by the formidable John Brahms—a foreign exploiter devoid of morals.
The Age of the Earth
1980
4.3Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, during the dictatorship of Getúlio Vargas. Outlaw Tonio is involved in a conflict between strikers and the police. His mistress tries to keep him from his companions, but he steals her belongings to help the persecuted. Dissatisfied, she denounces him, compromising him politically.
Bahia of All Saints
1961
10.0Hasting, the right hand of Simon, the president of the Organization, has run for the elections, feeling the regime won't survive much longer. With no popular support, Simon gets elected by fraud. Hasting, now persecuted, is forced into exile. From his exile, through multiple armed attempts, he tries to reclaim his rightful position.
A Man Must Be Killed
1973
7.5A pastor and a priest compete for the religious leadership of the population of a small town. When the pastor tries to prevent his sister's involvement with the sacristan, he accidentally starts the rumor that the church houses a miraculous statue of St. Francis.
O Santo Milagroso
1966
6.0A young woman and her lover draw an unsuspecting lawyer into their plan to kill her rich uncle and stay with his fortune.
Angels and Demons
1969
NR"Portraits and excerpts from Brazilian films from all times. Actors, directors and images that affirm cinema."
Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional
1997
8.0The story of Antônio Francisco Lisboa, the famed Brazilian sculptor and architect born in the 17th century who became known as "Aleijadinho".
Cristo de Lama
1967
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Glauber Rocha: Morto/Vivo
1981
4.6In a beautiful coastal retreat, a seductive young woman ignites a rivalry between two surfers vying for her affection. One of them is trying to move on from a past love, but when she unexpectedly reappears, he finds himself torn.
Garota Dourada
1984
5.4Didi, Dedé, Mussum and Zacarias are sent in a rescue mission to the daughter of the Army's minister.
Os Heróis Trapalhões: Uma Aventura na Selva
1988
7.3After being orphaned, a boy is raised by his grandfather and uncles, rich rural landowners, on a sugarcane plantation where he grows up, studies, learns about politics, love and disillusionment.
Plantation Boy
1966
7.0Poor and beautiful girl is hired by a sales promoter to advertise a new brand of soap. The success is immediate, but the need for a new face hinders her way to stardom.
Bebel, Garota Propaganda
1967