Madame Satã

October. 03,2002      
Rating:
7
Trailer Synopsis Cast

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.

Lázaro Ramos as  João Francisco dos Santos / Madame Satã
Marcélia Cartaxo as  Laurita
Flávio Bauraqui as  Tabu
Renata Sorrah as  Vitória dos Anjos
Fellipe Marques as  Renatinho
Emiliano Queiroz as  Amador
Gero Camilo as  Preso
Floriano Peixoto as  Gregório
Eduardo Coutinho as  Juiz
Ricardo Blat as  José

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