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Apolônio Brasil was a cult pianist who used to play in nightclubs in Rio de Janeiro, in the 1950s and 1960s. Quite a character, Apolônio was loved by women, idolized by his audience and friends, besides being extremely high-spirited and charming. For all that, his brain is removed after his death and becomes the center of a dispute among an American scientist, Dr. Bóris, who wants to study it, his friends and his son Paluca. The film is an attempt to pay homage to the nightlife in Rio de Janeiro of the 50s, and to the "chanchada" a genre of musical-comedy typically Brazilian.

This was veteran character actor José Lewgoy's final film performance, and the movie is dedicated to him.

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    • Author: Reemiel
    If you are trying to reduce your intake of nicotine, nostalgia and alcohol, avoid this movie. This one is mainly for the Piano and Whisky crowd. Our hero is a womanizer tripping on cigarettes, whisky and music. Bossa Nova, particularly. Not quite politically correct, the guy, but his intentions are good, you can't help but like his madness.
  • Cast overview, first billed only:
    Marco Nanini Marco Nanini - Apolônio Brasil
    Louise Cardoso Louise Cardoso - Milu
    Antonio Pitanga Antonio Pitanga - Coice
    Marcos Paulo Marcos Paulo - Paulo Antonio - Golden Night Owner
    Silvia Bandeira Silvia Bandeira - D. Guiomar (as Sylvia Bandeira)
    Alessandra Verney Alessandra Verney - Tânia - the night-club singer
    Caio Junqueira Caio Junqueira - Young Apolônio Brasil
    Antonio Pedro Antonio Pedro - Zeca
    Lu Grimaldi Lu Grimaldi - D. Neném - the music teacher
    Raul Serrador Raul Serrador - Pedro X
    Bruce Gomlevsky Bruce Gomlevsky - Paluca - Apolônio's Son
    Anselmo Vasconcelos Anselmo Vasconcelos - Radio Host
    Jonas Bloch Jonas Bloch - General
    Maria Gladys Maria Gladys - The 'Babalu' Lady
    Ruy Faria Ruy Faria - Friend
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