Genésio Arruda
Biography
Genésio Arruda was a Brazilian actor, radio host, singer, composer, and film director. He became known on the stage for his role as a hillbilly.
Known For & Full Filmography17 Titles
Drama Series - 1976, 16 episodes • Main Cast Role
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.
Movie - 1960, 2h 15m • as Homem que entra no saco
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 - 2002, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
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 - 1961, 2h 15m • as Maestro
ZenĂł (Mazzaropi) is a poor gardener of a traditional school in SĂŁo 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 - 1924, 2h 15m • as Caipira
A girl sings very well, but no one believes her; a country hillbilly in love with her pays a cabaret owner to let her sing. She is a success, but the country hillbilly has to settle for being just her friend.
Movie - 1930, 2h 15m • as Zé Babão
ZĂ© BabĂŁo is a hillbilly who does not care about working, leads the good life of the interior and is in love with Conchita. One day, an Italian appears interested in all the banana trees of ZĂ© BabĂŁo and, for this, decides to marry Conchita.
Movie - 1961, 2h 15m • as Coronel Policarpo
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 - 1941, 2h 15m • as Guarabira
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.
Movie - 1929, 2h 15m • as Bentinho Samambaia
A hillbilly and an Italian leave the countryside, go to SĂŁo Paulo and are scammed by a crook. They end up being chased by a police officer, and without a penny in their pockets, they end up returning to the countryside. It's considered a lost film, but a reconstituted version was made by researchers at the Universidade Federal Fluminense.
Movie - 1929, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Short film shown as a complement to the film "Acabaram-se os Otários".
Movie - 1997, 2h 15m • as Self
"Portraits and excerpts from Brazilian films from all times. Actors, directors and images that affirm cinema."
Movie - 1929, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Unreleased film, produced simultaneously with "Acabaram-se os Otários".
Movie - 1931, 2h 15m • as Zezinho
Zezinho is a hillbilly soccer fan from the countryside. He's in love with a teacher and does everything he can to win her over, but nothing works. As a final plan, Zezinho pretends to be a great soccer champion.
Movie - 2026, 2h 15m • as Bentinho Samambaia (archive footage)
A documentary about the production of the first Brazilian sound film.
Movie - 1940, 2h 15m • as Elle
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.
Movie - 1955, 2h 15m • as Caipira
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.
Movie - 1971, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.