Amacio Mazzaropi
Biography
Amácio Mazzaropi (São Paulo, April 9, 1912 – São Paulo, June 13, 1981) was a Brazilian actor, comedian, singer and filmmaker. Mazzaropi started in the circus, acted in the theater, was a pioneer in radio and television, until reaching the cinema. He was an actor, presenter, director and entrepreneur. His greatest legacy for later generations is in his film production. In three decades, Mazzaropi participated in thirty-two cinematographic productions, the first as an actor, but from 1958 onwards, also as a producer. He died in 1981 before completing his thirty-third film.
Known For & Full Filmography38 Titles
Movie - 1977, 2h 15m • as Jecão
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.
Movie - 1978, 2h 15m • as Seu Zé do Traque
A white hillbilly fathers a mysteriously black boy, who despite the prejudice falls in love with the daughter of a rich farmer.
Movie - 1960, 2h 15m • as Pedro Malazartes
It is the story of Pedro, who after being passed over by his brothers, wanders the world in search of a better life, but on the way, finds children who eventually conquer it, and in order to help them, he passes scamming other people he met along the way, telling lies, however, always with the goal of helping him new friends. And kills a cow.
Movie - 1964, 2h 15m • as Fofuca
Fofuca is a farmer who faces the exploitation of an entrepreneur in a Japanese-Brazilian community. He joins the Japanese immigrants, who found a cooperative where they fight for their rights.
Movie - 2002, 2h 15m • as Himself
This documentary, produced by the Mazzaropi Institute, shows movie scenes, testimonials of researchers, historians, intellectuals, and popular artists. As a bonus, it shows parts of Mazzaropi's last appearance on TV, on Hebe Camargo Show.
Movie - 1962, 2h 15m • as Seu Gustavo
Story of a sausage salesman, a simple man struggling with family problems.
Movie - 1969, 2h 15m • as Joaquim Cabrito (J.K.)
Countryman J.K. gets annoyed and quits his job on a farm when his boss sends his pet cow to a slaughterhouse in town. In search of the animal, J.K. goes to the city and, there, is harassed by several single women.
Movie - 1958, 2h 15m • as Zacarias "Caría"
The humble Zacarias goes to the big city with his wife to help their son who wants to be a Doctor. There he gets a job, and lives a lot of funny adventures as a taxi driver.
Movie - 1970, 2h 15m • as Betão
Betão is a countryman who works in a circus, selling peanuts. His daughter also works there, and becomes the circus's greatest attraction. But she decides to marry a rich man, and another circus comes to town, putting his employment in danger.
Movie - 1980, 2h 15m • as Raimundo
In the hunt for votes, two farmers do everything to be elected mayor in a interior town. The colonels, Liborio and Afonso have religious communities and use the spaces to influence the upcoming elections.
Movie - 1961, 2h 15m • as Zenó, o Zé do Periquito
Zenó (Mazzaropi) is a poor gardener of a traditional school in São Paulo who falls in love with one of the local girls, much richer and younger than him. Willing to conquer her, he decides to get rich, getting involved in the most varied and funny situations.
Movie - 1955, 2h 15m • as Jacinto
Man finds a job as a dog catcher, but feels sorry for the animals and sets them free.
Movie - 1963, 2h 15m • as Chico
In colonial Brazil, rich farmer and owner of slaves is blackmailed by a lady; to get rid of the problem, he involves innocent countrymen in a diabolical plan.
Movie - 1959, 2h 15m • as Jeca
Jeca Tatu is a lazy, simple-minded guy who has his property threatened by the greed of a landowner.
Movie - 1964, 2h 15m • as Bernardino Jabá
After being deceived by a small time crook with a promise of a job for his family, Bernardino Jabá (Amácio Mazzaropi), his wife Marcolina Jabá (Geny Prado), their two sons, their daughter and their Spanish friend are mistaken as being "cangaceiros" (bandits from the Northeastern of Brazil). They help the police to arrest the outlaws, but Bernardino Jabá misses and is considered dead. When he returns to the small village one year later, the locals believe that it is his soul indeed.
Movie - 2013, 2h 15m • as Self (archive footage)
A documentary on the life and work of Amácio Mazzaropi, a phenomenon of popularity and profitability of Brazilian cinema.
Movie - 1952, 2h 15m • as Isidoro Colepicula
Isidoro Colepicula is a humble truck driver hired to transport some furniture from São Paulo to Santos, in his worn out truck he calls "Anastácio". Hiding among the pieces travels a bride who's trying to escape her own marriage. With his dog Coroné, he gets himself into many amusing situations, especially when the packed vehicle is left without brakes on a steep road, and he has to chase after it.
Movie - 1957, 2h 15m • as Arlindo Pinto
Arlindo works delivering the clothes that his wife washes. During a working day, he finds a customer's cat, who offers a reward to whoever returns it. To deliver the animal, he ends up going through a lot of confusion.
Movie - 1973, 2h 15m • as Sabino da Silva / Agostinho da Silva
Sabino, born Portuguese, has lived in Brazil since he was a child. He has a twin brother who lives in Lisbon and writes inviting him to go to Portugal.
Movie - 1967, 2h 15m • as Manuel
Manuel is a fanatical barber for a São Paulo soccer team, Corinthians, and that's why he always gets into trouble with his neighbors and family.
Movie - 1954, 2h 15m • as Candinho
Candinho is a hillbilly who leaves the countryside, taking his donkey along, and goes to São Paulo, trying to find his mother.
Movie - 1979, 2h 15m • as Gostoso
Gostoso is the conductor of a female band formed only by old women. When scouring the garbage dump, he becomes the main suspect of a robbery after his wife finds a small bag of jewels, having to do everything to prove her innocence.
Movie - 1969, 2h 15m • as Gumercindo
Gumercindo is a simple man who sees the daughter become pregnant of the son of its boss. Determined to demand that his grandson have a father, he joins neighbors to seek justice in his own way.
Movie - 1965, 2h 15m • as Punduroso
Old and conservative industrialist goes to São Paulo to visit his children, who are locally in charge of his business. When he finds out they're having more fun than work, at first he is shocked, but gradually starts to join in.
Movie - 1975, 2h 15m • as Pirola
Pirola is a poor guy who lives with his son Ze in a hovel on his boss's farm. One day, Pirola is surprised by the visit of an old friend who, feeling that the hour of his death approaches, decides to present him with a bag full of money.
Movie - 1961, 2h 15m • as Jeca
Simple and popular hillbilly Jeca is forced to get involved in politics, when the leaders of the region, competing to be elected mayor of the town, try to get his support.
Movie - 1972, 2h 15m • as Inácio Pororoca
Inácio Pororoca is responsible for the local mail in an old west town. One day there comes bandit João Bigode, who kills the sheriff and puts Inácio on his place, just for fun. But Inácio takes his post seriously, and soon the bandits realize they've made a mistake.
Movie - 1997, 2h 15m • as Self
"Portraits and excerpts from Brazilian films from all times. Actors, directors and images that affirm cinema."
Movie - 2022, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.
Movie - 1956, 2h 15m • as José Ambrósio/Ambrósio José
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.
Movie - 2024, 2h 15m • as Ele mesmo
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.
Movie - 1976, 2h 15m • as Poluído
Jeca has to face a rich farmer woman that wants his love. At the same time, his wife seems to be possessed by the Devil. Made after the huge success of 'The Exorcist', Mazzaropi created his version of the Blockbuster.
Movie - 1968, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
In the interior of Brazil, a farmer is responsible for the education of the daughter of one of his settlers. Years later, the girl returns from school with a nun and the farmer does everything to prevent her from know her parents.
Movie - 1971, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.
Movie - 1952, 2h 15m • as Isidoro Colepicula
Isidoro, a poor guy, suddenly becomes a millionaire, and gets into the most bizarre situations.
Movie - 1973, 2h 15m • as Polidoro
Polidoro is a naive farmer. Convinced by his daughter and son-in-law, he sells his farm to Agenor, a swindler and friend of his son-in-law. Through a trap, Polidoro travels to Bariloche while his farm is sold illicitly to third parties.
Movie - 1957, 2h 15m • as Aparício
The story of the confusion experienced by Aparicio Boamorte who works in the Zoo and has a giraffe as a confidante to vent the scolding he takes of all the people with whom he relates.
Movie - 1958, 2h 15m • as Chico Fumaça
Hillbilly avoids a train disaster, becoming a hero. A dishonest politician tries to take advantage of the fact, to promote himself.