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Fabricating Tom Zé (2006): Cast

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Fabricating Tom Zé is a 2006 documentary directed by Décio Matos Jr., starring Tom Zé, David Byrne and Gilberto Gil. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

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Fabricating Tom Zé (2006) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Décio Matos Jr.
Genre
Documentary
Original language
Portuguese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Fabricating Tom Zé About?

The premise of Fabricating Tom Zé without spoilers.

A portrait of one of Brazil’s most provocative musicians set against his 2005 European tour and its cultural impact. The film opens a window onto Tom Zé’s eccentric musical world, where a guitar and a vacuum cleaner share equal melodic weight. Through candid interviews, he recounts his early‑60s debut, the 1970s obscurity, and the 1990s revival.

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Cast & crew

Fabricating Tom Zé Cast

Tom Zé leads the cast, with David Byrne and Gilberto Gil. Directed by Décio Matos Jr.; 4 actors are credited in all.

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Fabricating Tom Zé FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Fabricating Tom Zé, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Fabricating Tom Zé?

Fabricating Tom Zé runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was Fabricating Tom Zé released?

Fabricating Tom Zé was released on June 7, 2006.

Who directed Fabricating Tom Zé?

Fabricating Tom Zé was directed by Décio Matos Jr.

Who is in the cast of Fabricating Tom Zé?

Fabricating Tom Zé stars Tom Zé, David Byrne and Gilberto Gil, among 4 credited actors.

Does Fabricating Tom Zé have a post-credit scene?

No. Fabricating Tom Zé has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Fabricating Tom Zé in?

The original language of Fabricating Tom Zé is Portuguese.

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