

Madame Satã
Hustler, dreamer, devil, saint
Crime
Drama
Romance
History
Overview
A story inspired by the life of one of the most remarkable figures in Brazilian popular culture, João Francisco dos Santos (1900-1976). In turn, bandit, transvestite, street fighter, brothel cook, convict and father to seven adopted children, dos Santos – better known as Madame Satã – was also a notorious gay performer who pushed social boundaries in a volatile time.
Status:
Released
Release Date:
2002-10-03
Runtime:
1h 45m
Director:
Karim Aïnouz
Writer:
Karim Aïnouz, Marcelo Gomes, Mauricio Zacharias, Sérgio Machado
Top Cast

Lázaro Ramos
João Francisco dos Santos / Madame Satã

Marcélia Cartaxo
Laurita

Flávio Bauraqui
Tabu

Renata Sorrah
Vitória dos Anjos

Fellipe Marques
Renatinho

Emiliano Queiroz
Amador

Gero Camilo
Preso

Floriano Peixoto
Gregório

Eduardo Coutinho
Juiz

Ricardo Blat
José

Karine Teles
ruiva na janela

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