O Auto da Compadecida (1999)
8.9 (84 votes)
1 Season
January 5, 1999
Portuguese
Comedy Sci-Fi & Fantasy Drama
Synopsis
The (mis)adventures of João Grilo and Chicó in Brazil's Northeastern region. The four-chapter miniseries original version of O Auto da Compadecida.
Network
TV Globo
Episodes
E1
Episode 1
Jan 5, 1999
40 min
When 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.
E2
Episode 2
Jan 6, 1999
41 min
João Grilo try to deceive a rich man into believing that Chicó is a worthy (and, mostly, wealthy) man for his daughter.
E3
Episode 3
Jan 7, 1999
38 min
João Grilo deceive two men to fight each other, making Chicó look like a brave man in-between the quarrel.
E4
Episode 4
Jan 8, 1999
48 min
João Grilo dies and has to use all his wit to avoid going to Hell.
Cast
Trailer
Details
Original Title
O Auto da Compadecida
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
4
Production
Estúdios Globo
