Zé do Periquito
1961, Portuguese. Directed by Amacio Mazzaropi & Ismar Porto.
Zenó (Mazzaropi) is a poor gardener of a traditional school in São Paulo who falls in love with one of the local girls, much richer and younger than him. Willing to conquer her, he decides to get rich, getting involved in the most varied and funny situations.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Portuguese
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Mazzaropi: watch order
Cast & crew
- Amacio MazzaropiDirector
- Ismar PortoDirector
- Amacio MazzaropiZenó, o Zé do Periquito
- Geny PradoPelanca
- Roberto DuvalSeu Miguel
- Nena VianaD. Josefa
- Carlos GarciaAcácio
- Amélia BittencourtCarmem
- Augusto César RibeiroMexirico
- Maria Helena DiasOlinda
- Eugenio KusnetProfessor
- Ida BarrosCast
- Genésio ArrudaMaestro
- Marlene RochaCast
Details
- Released
- 1 May 1961
- Country
- Brazil
- Written by
- Amacio Mazzaropi, Ismar Porto
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Zé do Periquito: quick answers
What should I watch before Zé do Periquito?
Watch Chico Fumaça (1958), Chofer de Praça (1958), Jeca Tatu (1959), and As Aventuras de Pedro Malasartes (1960) first, plus 6 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after Zé do Periquito?
Next in the series: Tristeza do Jeca (1961), O Vendedor de Linguiça (1962), and Casinha Pequenina (1963).
Is Zé do Periquito worth watching?
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How long is Zé do Periquito?
Zé do Periquito runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does Zé do Periquito have a post-credits scene?
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Zé do Periquito parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Zé do Periquito on?
Zé do Periquito isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 May 1961. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Zé do Periquito?
If you liked Zé do Periquito, try The Ladies Man, Adventures in Public School, Jerry Seinfeld: 23 Hours to Kill.
Who directed Zé do Periquito?
Zé do Periquito (1961) was directed by Amacio Mazzaropi and Ismar Porto and stars Amacio Mazzaropi, Geny Prado, Roberto Duval.