Gabriela (1983)
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60% want to see it
(17 ratings)
Gabriela was based on Jorge Armado's novel Gabriela, Clove and Cinammon, which also served as the source of a typically steamy Brazilian TV soap opera. Set in 1925 (when the novel was first published), the film stars Marcello Mastrioanni as Nacib, a bartender in the Bahian village of Parati.… More Gabriela was based on Jorge Armado's novel Gabriela, Clove and Cinammon, which also served as the source of a typically steamy Brazilian TV soap opera. Set in 1925 (when the novel was first published), the film stars Marcello Mastrioanni as Nacib, a bartender in the Bahian village of Parati. When a drought descends upon the surrounding countryside, slovenly-but-sexy Gabriela (Sonja Braga) wanders into Parati with some friends and relatives. Immediately entranced by Gabriela's earthy sensuality, Nacib hires her as a cook and potential lover. Jealous of the attentions paid to Gabriela by the local menfolk, Nacib decides to marry her, then orders her to dress and behave in a more prudish fashion. But Gabriela can't help straying sexually, and as consequence it is Nacib who is forced to undergo the film's major character transformation. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Directed By
- Bruno Barreto
- Genres
- Drama, Romance, Art House & International, Comedy
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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice
A spicy drama that blends sex and social commentary on Brazilian mores.
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Cast
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Sonia Braga
as Gabriela
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Marcello Mastroianni
as Nacib
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Antonio Cantafora
as Tonico Bastos
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Paulo Goulart
as Col. Joao Fulgencio
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Nelson Xavier
as Capitao
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Fernando Ramos Da Silva
as Tuisca
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Nicole Puzzi
as Malvina
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Tania Boscoli
as Gloria
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Jofre Soares
as Ramiro
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Paulo Pilla
as Prince
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Ricardo Petráglia
as Prof. Josue
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Zeni Pereira
as Dona Arminda
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Flávio Galvão
as Mundinho
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Divana Maria Brandao
as Bataclete 1
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Chico Díaz
as Chico Moleza
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Maurício do Valle
as Col. Amancio Leal
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Claudia Gimenez
as Dona Olga
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Nuno Leal Maia
as Romulo the Engineer
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Ivan Mesquita
as Col. Melk Tavares
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Nildo Parente
as Mauricio Caires
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Míriam Pires
as Mae De Malvina
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Marcos Vinicius
as Fagundes
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Lutero Luiz
as Manoel das Oncas
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Sandro Soviatt
as Head Gunman
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Mario Jurado
as Journalist
