Paulo Villaça

Paulo Villaça

Born: January 1, 1933
Died: January 24, 1992
in Bauru, São Paulo, Brazil
Paulo Barbosa Villaça (Bauru, São Paulo, 1933 — Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, 1992) was a Brazilian actor and theatre director.

Villaça worked as a Literature professor, journalist and advertising manager before his breakthrough as an actor in the 1960s. He achieved success by playing the main role in Rogério Sganzerla's "The Red Light Bandit" (1968).

During the 1970s, Villaça was married to famous Brazilian actress Marília Pêra. He played parts in over 20 films, being a reconizable figure in productions from the Brazilian Cinema Marginal movement during the 1960s and 1970s. He also had a solid career at the theatre, where he acted in the Teatro Oficina company and played roles in many important plays, such as "Navalha na Carne", "Fala Baixo Senão eu Grito" and "Grande e Pequeno". In TV, he appeared in shows such as Rede Globo's "O Bofe" and Rede Bandeirante's "Os Adolescentes", limited series like "Quem Ama Não Mata" and "Chapadão do Bugre" and soap operas such as "Helena" and "Vale Tudo". His last film was 1992's "Perfume de Gardênia", which paid homage to his iconic role of The Red Light Bandit.

He died in Rio de Janeiro from HIV-related health problems, and was buried in São Paulo.

Movies for Paulo Villaça...

The Good Cinema
Title: The Good Cinema
Released: March 18, 2021
Type: Movie
An authentically marginal cinema created in Catholic university in Brazil. One of the most intriguing and imaginative moments in modern cinema in the voice of some of its select conspirators—with Carlos Reichenbach at the lead—, and through the most razing flow of images that can possibly be conceived.
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Luz, Câmera, 50 Anos: Anos Dourados - O Filme
Title: Luz, Câmera, 50 Anos: Anos Dourados - O Filme
Character: Joel
Released: January 23, 2015
Type: Movie
Adaptation of the series shown in 1986. Marcos and Lurdinha live in love in the 1950s. The young man is the son of separated parents and his mother, Glória, works as a cashier in a nightclub. The conservatism of the girl's family and the sexual repression of the time are factors that affect the couple's relationship.
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B2
Title: B2
Character: (archive footage)
Released: January 1, 2001
Type: Movie
A short film made with unused footage from The Red Light Bandit and Carnaval na Lama.
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Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional
Title: Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional
Character: Self
Released: January 1, 1997
Type: Movie
"Portraits and excerpts from Brazilian films from all times. Actors, directors and images that affirm cinema."
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Scent of Gardenias
Title: Scent of Gardenias
Character: Bandido
Released: August 7, 1992
Type: Movie
Driver who was left by his wife, who wanted to try a career in the movies, has to deal with their son's revolt when the latter finds his mother, whom he thought dead, singing in a nightclub.
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The Fifth Monkey
Title: The Fifth Monkey
Character: Mr. Watts
Released: October 5, 1990
Type: Movie
When Cunda, a man living deep in the Brazilian rainforest, is bitten by a snake, he has a hallucination of four chimpanzees. Once he recovers, he is shocked to find the four chimpanzees waiting for him at home, and, believing them to be special, decides to take them to the city in order to sell them.
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Title: Colônia Cecília
Character: Delegado Tavares
Released: July 31, 1989
Type: TV
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Quincas Borba
Title: Quincas Borba
Character: Quincas Borba
Released: June 9, 1988
Type: Movie
Based on a book by Machado de Assis (1839-1908) and adapted to the present time. After the death of the philosopher Quincas Borba, his friend and disciple Rubiao inherits all he possessed: his fortune, his dog, his philosophy and the germ of his madness. Rubiao's passion for Sofia, a friend's wife, places him at the center of a game in which she is the main piece while he is the only one who ignores the rules. The story of a dreamer and delirious man facing a reality to which he is not prepared.
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Prisoner of Rio
Title: Prisoner of Rio
Character: Dr. Falcao
Released: January 1, 1988
Type: Movie
The story of the great train robber Ronald Biggs.
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The Lady from the Shanghai Cinema
Title: The Lady from the Shanghai Cinema
Character: Desdino
Released: July 19, 1987
Type: Movie
Former athlete enters an old cinema in São Paulo's decadent city centre and meets an intriguing and mysterious woman, very much like the leading lady on the film. He gets involved with her and her problems and in no time is being accused of a crime.
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Eternamente Pagu
Title: Eternamente Pagu
Character: Thiers Galvão de França
Released: May 12, 1987
Type: Movie
Eternamente Pagu is a biographical film about Patrícia Galvão, best known as Pagu, a Brazilian political, literary and artistic activist. An important figure of the Brazilian Modernism, Pagu was also a militant for the Brazilian Communist Party after she married writer Oswald de Andrade. She broke up with Andrade and, as a journalist was arrested by the Dictatorship of Getúlio Vargas. After she left prison, she abandoned Communism in favor of Trotskyist Socialism, married Geraldo Ferraz, and started a career as theatre director.
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Title: Helena
Character: Salvador
Released: May 4, 1987
Type: TV
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Title: Anos Dourados
Character: Joel
Released: May 5, 1986
Type: TV
In the 1950s, Lurdinha and Marcos fall in love at the first sight. She studies at the Institute of Education, and he studies at the Military College. Two traditional educational institutions in 'Tijuca', in the North Zone of 'Rio de Janeiro'. But Lurdinha's conservative parents reject Marcos because he is son of separated parents and try, in every way, to keep him away from her.
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The Man in the Black Cape
Title: The Man in the Black Cape
Character: Maragato
Released: March 31, 1986
Type: Movie
Biography of Brazilian congressman Tenório Cavalcanti, who used to appear in public carrying a machine-gun, and wearing a black cloak.
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Fulaninha
Title: Fulaninha
Character: Armando
Released: February 5, 1986
Type: Movie
Movie director in his forties and in existential crisis falls in love with an unknown teen girl he sees walking down the streets, without knowing she's the daughter of the woman he's having a relationship with.
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Rio Babilônia
Title: Rio Babilônia
Character: Dante
Released: September 14, 1982
Type: Movie
A public relations man is invited to guide an American millionaire during his stay in Rio de Janeiro. He gets involved in the most bizarre situations, from orgiastic mega-parties to confrontations with the police, meetings with drug dealers and movie stars, facing corruption and even murder.
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Title: Quem Ama Não Mata
Character: Raul
Released: July 12, 1982
Type: TV
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Aventuras de um Paraíba
Title: Aventuras de um Paraíba
Character: Miguel
Released: January 1, 1982
Type: Movie
Young guy from the poor Northeast region of Brazil comes to Rio de Janeiro to try his luck. Naturally, he is faced with many adversities along the way.
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O Gigante da América
Title: O Gigante da América
Released: November 23, 1980
Type: Movie
A caboclo's soul wanders through purgatory (or hell), visiting many places until he boards a ship whose destination is unknown.
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The Torturer
Title: The Torturer
Released: May 19, 1980
Type: Movie
Zionists hire a hitman to kill a Nazi war criminal exiled in a Latin American country, where he's being protected by the local dictator. Get ready for gunshots; sex scenes; strange form of tortures; a cocaine-addict priest who helps the dictatorship; contemptous remarks and behavior from the main "hero"; amusing sequences of Chuchu having fun with beautiful women pretending to be James Bond; and the wimp colonel who is in love with a male prostitute. It's all good and fun to watch but remember that this is a product of its era, so it's quite possible to see some objectionable things. But for the most part it's never crass or insanely offensive.
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República dos Assassinos
Title: República dos Assassinos
Character: Erasmo
Released: November 11, 1979
Type: Movie
In 1970, the Esquadrão da Morte (Death Squad)' crimes for the refinement of violence provoked a wave of reactions throughout the country. The photos of the victims, adorned by the skull, symbol of the group, caused an uncomfortable indignation. This is the story of Mateus Romeiro, the most famous of the policemen, who was part of the Homens de Aço (Steelmen) group, one of the factions in which the squadron was divided.
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Os Trombadinhas
Title: Os Trombadinhas
Character: Detetive Bira
Released: January 2, 1979
Type: Movie
In São Paulo, a businessman wants to rehabilitate street children, called "trombinhas", through a social project. After being discouraged by the police, he seeks help from the coach of the Santos Futebol Clube youth team.
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O Princípio do Prazer
Title: O Princípio do Prazer
Character: Otávio Menezes
Released: January 1, 1979
Type: Movie
In a financially troubled farm in the 1930's, its depraved owners become attracted to their new handsome and young handyman.
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Lady on the Bus
Title: Lady on the Bus
Character: Malandro
Released: April 17, 1978
Type: Movie
Solange is a recently married young woman whose wedding night did not end well. After constant fights with her husband, she decides to live through her sexual frustration by sleeping with strangers she picks up on crowded buses in Rio de Janeiro.
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Nos Embalos de Ipanema
Title: Nos Embalos de Ipanema
Character: André
Released: January 1, 1978
Type: Movie
Toquinho is a young man living in Marechal Hermes, a poor neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro, together with his widow mother and a younger sister. Although he is poor, he is also ambitious, and wants to change his life. He spends all his time on the beach, at Arpoador, Ipanema, where he dreams to become a famous surfer. Besides, he usually finds Patricia there, a rich and liberated young woman, whom he likes a lot. To impress Patricia and satisfy some of her wishes, he lets himself be seduced by André, a gay guy who, in return for his sexual favors, promises him a trip to Hawaii for a surf championship.
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Gente Fina é Outra Coisa
Title: Gente Fina é Outra Coisa
Character: Rogério
Released: September 26, 1977
Type: Movie
Tadeu, a poor lad from the Northeast of Brazil, comes to Rio de Janeiro to try his luck. His good looks and education win him the favor of rich people. In his spare time, he becomes the favorite among lonely and rich ladies. Soon he gets involved in trouble.
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Ajuricaba, o Rebelde da Amazônia
Title: Ajuricaba, o Rebelde da Amazônia
Released: July 26, 1977
Type: Movie
In the 17th century, to guarantee the possession of the region, disputed with Spanish and Dutch pirates, the Portuguese built a fort at the point where the dark waters of the Rio Negro meet the clear waters of the Rio Solimões, forming the Amazon River. Around the fort, the city of Manaus was born. Alli lived the Manaús Indians, warriors who worshiped Manari, the Good, and from him they received the order to fight all the invaders of the forest.
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O Forte
Title: O Forte
Released: May 12, 1977
Type: Movie
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Viagem e Descrição do Rio Guanabara Por Ocasião da França Antártica
Title: Viagem e Descrição do Rio Guanabara Por Ocasião da França Antártica
Character: Villegagnon
Released: January 1, 1977
Type: Movie
Inspired by "Voyage to the land of Brazil" by Jean de Léry, this short follows the adventures of Nicolas Durand, from Villegagnon, and the estabilishment of a French colony in 16th-century Rio de Janeiro.
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Paranóia
Title: Paranóia
Released: September 13, 1976
Type: Movie
Four thieves enter a house and terrorize a family.
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The Werewolf: A Midnight Terror
Title: The Werewolf: A Midnight Terror
Released: January 13, 1975
Type: Movie
A millionaire lives in a sinister cottage where strange events unfold. A damned creature, he transforms himself in a werewolf and leads a following whose adepts spread horror and despair in the neighboring city, becoming themselves a clan of assassins. One day, the werewolf confronts Branca Justiça (White Justice), who summons benign forces to scathe them and frees him of his own wickedness.
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Sagarana: O Duelo
Title: Sagarana: O Duelo
Character: Elias Ruivo
Released: August 26, 1974
Type: Movie
Unable to endure the idea that he would go without punishment, a criminal's victim chases him the length and breadth of Brazil for a showdown.
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Um Pistoleiro Chamado Caviúna
Title: Um Pistoleiro Chamado Caviúna
Released: December 25, 1972
Type: Movie
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Lúcia McCartney, Uma Garota de Programa
Title: Lúcia McCartney, Uma Garota de Programa
Character: Friend
Released: November 29, 1971
Type: Movie
In the 60's Lúcia McCartney is a call girl who is a fan of the Beatles. A diplomat tries to get her out of prostitution by falling in love with her.
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Mangue-Bangue
Title: Mangue-Bangue
Released: January 1, 1971
Type: Movie
The quasi-fictional story of transgender sex workers living in Rio de Janeiro's swampy red light district, who are joined by a group of hippies and a runaway stockbroker, "Mangue-Bangue" is the paradigmatic expression of the post-1968 spirit of desbunde, the Brazilian slang catchword for "sex, drugs, and rock 'n' roll".
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Copacabana Mon Amour
Title: Copacabana Mon Amour
Character: Dr. Grilo
Released: February 13, 1970
Type: Movie
Sônia and her homosexual brother are both believed by their mother to be possessed by the devil. She works as a prostitute in the streets of Copacabana and he’s a servant who falls madly in love with his employer.
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OSS 117 Takes a Vacation
Title: OSS 117 Takes a Vacation
Released: February 4, 1970
Type: Movie
OSS 177 goes on holiday to Brazil, but is called into action when he finds himself being stalked by a double.
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Perdidos e Malditos
Title: Perdidos e Malditos
Released: January 1, 1970
Type: Movie
A criminal reporter and his guru-like friend go around together, but a crossroads will lead them to different ways.
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The Monsters of Babaloo
Title: The Monsters of Babaloo
Released: January 1, 1970
Type: Movie
Daily scenes of a grotesque family living in the metaphorical island of Babaloo.
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Beto Rockefeller
Title: Beto Rockefeller
Character: Conde
Released: January 1, 1970
Type: Movie
Adaptation of the successful Brazilian TV series "Beto Rockefeller". Beto is a cunning poor man who pretends to be rich, using his congeniality and lack of morals to mix among rich people.
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Os Senhores da Terra
Title: Os Senhores da Terra
Released: January 1, 1970
Type: Movie
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The Woman of Everyone
Title: The Woman of Everyone
Character: Ramon
Released: October 24, 1969
Type: Movie
Ângela Carne e Osso (Angela Meat and Bone), a young nymphomaniac, lives surrounded by delinquents, and exerts intense allure on them, dominating them all with her erotic power.
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The Red Light Bandit
Title: The Red Light Bandit
Character: Bandido da Luz Vermelha
Released: December 2, 1968
Type: Movie
Born and raised in the misery of Brazilian slums, Jorge becomes a luxury house burglar in São Paulo and gets nicknamed "The Red Light Bandit" by the sensationalist press. In addition to wearing a red flashlight, he talks to his hostages in an irreverent tone and makes bold breakthroughs to later spend the money extravagantly. His world is the decadent neighbourhood of Boca do Lixo.
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Garden of War
Title: Garden of War
Character: Basbaum
Released: September 23, 1968
Type: Movie
Edson is having an affair with a left-wing aspiring movie director during Brazil's military dictatorship years. He tries to get some easy money for her film, but ends up being arrested and tortured as his torturers suspect he's involved in a plot to overthrow the military government.
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O Matador
Title: O Matador
Released: January 1, 1967
Type: Movie