Samba (1965): Cast
Samba is a 1965 comedy directed by Rafael Gil, starring Sara Montiel as Belén / Laura Monteiro, Fosco Giachetti and Carlos Alberto. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 46m (106 min)
- Director
- Rafael Gil
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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Spanish - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Samba About?
The premise of Samba without spoilers.
Singer Laura Monteiro (Montiel) is murdered by her former protector João Fernandes de Oliveira (Giachetti) after he learns of her affair with Assis (Carlos Alberto). Meanwhile, favela resident Belén (also Montiel), her exact look‑alike, steps into Laura’s role, unaware that a gang is using her to smuggle valuable stones concealed in Carnival costumes. Written by Fabreu
Samba Themes & Keywords
· 5 tags- favela
- samba
- dead ringer
- copacabana
- rio de janeiro brazil
Samba Cast & Characters
Sara Montiel leads the cast as Belén / Laura Monteiro, with Fosco Giachetti as João Fernandes de Oliveira and Carlos Alberto as Assis. Directed by Rafael Gil; 20 actors are credited in all.
- Director Rafael Gil
- Sara Montiel as Belén / Laura Monteiro
- Fosco Giachetti as João Fernandes de Oliveira
- Carlos Alberto as Assis
- Wilson Grey as Man in samba school committee
Also Starring in Samba
· 16 more- Antônio Pitanga Paulo's friend
- Grande Otelo Freitas
- José Prada Oliveira's lawyer
- Marc Michel Paulo
- Moacyr Deriquém Copacabana seducer
- Zeni Pereira Trinidad
- Eliezer Gomes Negro gangster
- Leonardo Villar
- Álvaro Aguiar White gangster
- José Policena
- Antonia Marzullo Belén's grandmother
- Cyro Monteiro President of Salgueiro Samba School
- Nestor de Montemar
- Arlindo Rodrigues Themselves
- Maria Regina
- Milton Luiz
More from Rafael Gil
More films directed by Rafael Gil: …And the Third Year, He Resuscitated, El hombre que se quiso matar, El relicario and Camino del Rocío.
Cars in Samba
14 cars on screen, including the 1960 Chevrolet Bel Air and the 1960 Mercedes-Benz 220 S W111.
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1960 Chevrolet Bel Air Important role -
1960 Mercedes-Benz 220 S W111 Important role -
1947 Chevrolet Advance-Design Minor role -
1960 Chevrolet Impala Convertible Minor role
Samba Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Dossier 107 mitra e diamanti” and “里约的迷雾”.
- Also known as
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- Dossier 107 mitra e diamanti
- 里约的迷雾
- Самба
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Samba FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Samba, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Samba?
Samba runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).
When was Samba released?
Samba was released on February 1, 1965.
Who directed Samba?
Samba was directed by Rafael Gil.
More films by Rafael Gil Who is in the cast of Samba?
Samba stars Sara Montiel as Belén / Laura Monteiro, Fosco Giachetti as João Fernandes de Oliveira and Carlos Alberto as Assis, among 20 credited actors.
Does Samba have a post-credit scene?
No. Samba has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Samba in?
The original language of Samba is Spanish.
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