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Simão, o Caolho (1952): Cast

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Simão, o Caolho is a 1952 comedy directed by Alberto Cavalcanti, starring Maurício de Barros, Osmano Cardoso and Nair Bello. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes.

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Simão, o Caolho (1952) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 41m (101 min)
Genre
Comedy
Original language
Portuguese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Simão, o Caolho About?

The premise of Simão, o Caolho without spoilers.

A one‑eyed entrepreneur is obsessed with wealth and reclaiming his missing eye, no matter the price. After numerous schemes, he acquires the eye’s eerie power of invisibility, which propels him to become a multimillion‑dollar magnate in the meat industry. Leveraging his newfound influence, he enters politics and ultimately wins the presidency of Brazil.

Simão, o Caolho Themes & Keywords

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  • based on novel
  • character name in title
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Cast & crew

Simão, o Caolho Cast

Maurício de Barros leads the cast, with Osmano Cardoso and Nair Bello. Directed by Alberto Cavalcanti; 20 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Alberto Cavalcanti

More films directed by Alberto Cavalcanti: The Monster of Highgate Ponds, Venetian Honeymoon, The Wind Rose and A Real Woman.

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Simão, o Caolho Also Known As

Also known as “Simão, o Caôlho”.

Also known as
  • Simão, o Caôlho

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Simão, o Caolho FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Simão, o Caolho, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Simão, o Caolho?

Simão, o Caolho runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).

When was Simão, o Caolho released?

Simão, o Caolho was released on May 26, 1952.

Who directed Simão, o Caolho?

Simão, o Caolho was directed by Alberto Cavalcanti.

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Who is in the cast of Simão, o Caolho?

Simão, o Caolho stars Maurício de Barros, Osmano Cardoso and Nair Bello, among 20 credited actors.

Does Simão, o Caolho have a post-credit scene?

No. Simão, o Caolho has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Simão, o Caolho in?

The original language of Simão, o Caolho is Portuguese.

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