Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: TV Globo
Type: Scripted
Rating: 8.8/10
Roque Santeiro
Overview
In the tiny poor town of Asa Branca, in the middle of Brazilian Northeast, Roque Santeiro is worshiped as a saint. He was supposedly killed by a bandit, 18 years ago, trying to save the local church. After his disappearance, local leaderships such as landowner Sinhozinho Malta and mayor Florindo, took profit on that to control the humble population. They even make up a widow, Porcina, who should have married Roque secretly before his death. What they don't expect is that Roque is alive, and he's back to, allegedly, "save his people". Now Malta, Florindo, Porcina, and others must hold him down and explain the "truth" to their commoners, in a desperate attempt to save their own bottoms. Meanwhile, mysterious facts surround Asa Branca, such as a Werewolf, a film crew who are trying to shoot a movie about Roque's story, and violent murderers.
This production, originally released in 1985, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Soap, Comedy genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 8.8 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Soap and Comedy.
- • Produced in Brazil.
- • Original Language: Portuguese.
Directed By
Written By
Starring Cast
José Wilker
Luis Roque Duarte ("Roque Santeiro")
Regina Duarte
Porcina da Silva ("Viúva Porcina")
Lima Duarte
Francisco Malta ("Sinhozinho Malta")
Paulo Gracindo
Padre Hipôlito
Yoná Magalhães
Matilde
Ary Fontoura
Florindo Abelha
Eloísa Mafalda
Ambrosina Abelha ("Dona Pombinha")
Lucinha Lins
Mocinha Abelha
Seasons
Season 1
209 Episodes • Aired 1985-06-24
No season overview provided for this season.
