O Auto da Compadecida (1999)
The (mis)adventures of João Grilo and Chicó in Brazil's Northeastern region. The four-chapter miniseries original version of O Auto da Compadecida.
Writing:
Stars:
- Guel Arraes
- Adriana Falcão
- João Falcão
Stars:
Season 1 Episode List
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Episode 1 - Episode 1
Release Date: 1999-01-05When a dog dies of poisoning, the two caretakers, trying to avoid the wrath of its owners, convince the local priest and a bishop to give the dead animal a Christian burial, promising them a share of a supposed dog's will.
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Episode 2 - Episode 2
Release Date: 1999-01-06João Grilo try to deceive a rich man into believing that Chicó is a worthy (and, mostly, wealthy) man for his daughter.
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Episode 3 - Episode 3
Release Date: 1999-01-07João Grilo deceive two men to fight each other, making Chicó look like a brave man in-between the quarrel.
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Episode 4 - Episode 4
Release Date: 1999-01-08João Grilo dies and has to use all his wit to avoid going to Hell.