''O Jogo da Vida'' is a 1977 Brazilian drama film directed by

Maurice Capovila Maurice Capovila (16 January 1936 – 29 May 2021) was a Brazilian film director and screenwriter. He directed eight films between 1968 and 2003. His 1970 film '' The Prophet of Hunger'' was entered into the 20th Berlin International Film Fe ...

. It is an adaptation of the short story ''Malagueta, Perus e Bacanaço'', by João Antônio. The film has as special guests the professional sinuca (Brazilian snooker game) players Carne Frita, Joaquinzinho (former Brazilian champion) and João Gaúcho. It features soundtrack by João Bosco and

Aldir Blanc Aldir Blanc Mendes (2 September 1946 – 4 May 2020) was a Brazilian author of ''crônicas'' (journalistic vignettes, chronicles) and lyricist. He co-composed many songs with singer-songwriter João Bosco, guitarist Guinga, and others. Career ...

and musical direction by Radamés Gnatalli in his last work for cinema.

Cast

Lima Duarte Ariclenes Venâncio Martins (born 29 March 1930), known professionally as Lima Duarte, is a Brazilian actor. He played a number of characters in Brazilian telenovelas, such as Zeca Diabo in ''O Bem-Amado'' and Sinhozinho Malta in ''Roque Santeiro ...

...Malagueta * Gianfrancesco Guarnieri...Perus * Maurício do Valle...Bacanaço * Joffre Soares...Lima (special participation) * Myrian Muniz...Tonica (special participation) * Martha Overbeck...Adélia (special participation) * Maria Alves... Bacanaço's wife * Antônio Petrin...Silveirinha * Emmanuel Cavalcanti * Fernando Bezerra * Thaia Perez * Oswaldo Campozana * Maria Vasco * Cavagnoli Neto * Wanda Marchetti * Edson Santos

Synopsis

A trio of misfit friends, Malagueta, Perus and Bacanaço, wander through the São Paulo night planning to win money with scams and betting on cue games. On intervals, '' flashbacks ''show scenes of each one's recent past: Malagueta became homeless after his house was torn down after an eviction, Perus (named after the homonymous district), frequently quarrels with his wife for being unsatisfied with his job at a cement factory and his neighborhood, and Bacanaço is seen exploiting women, escaping a shootout and being arrested by acting on Jogo do Bicho.

Awards and nominations

* Festival de Gramado – 1978 : Winner – Kikito de Ouro for Best Supporting Actress: Myrian Muniz : Nominated – Best film.

References

External links

* {{IMDb title, id=tt0187187 Films directed by Maurice Capovila Brazilian drama films 1970s Portuguese-language films 1977 films Snooker films 1977 drama films Films scored by Radamés Gnattali 1970s Brazilian films