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Sérgio Ricardo

Sérgio Ricardo

Director & actor · born 18 June 1932 · Marília, São Paulo, Brazil

João Lutfi (18 June 1932 – 23 July 2020), known professionally as Sérgio Ricardo, was a Brazilian actor, musician, playwright and filmmaker, better known for being responsible for the soundtrack of Glauber Rocha's "Deus e o Diabo na Terra do Sol" ("Black God, White Devil").

Born in a Lebanese-Brazilian family in Marília, São Paulo, and brother to famed director of photography Dib Lutfi, João got his stage name from TV businessmen who wanted to rebrand him as a leading man with an iconic name during his early gigs as an actor. He's maily associated with the Cinema Novo (Brazilian New Wave) movement, but stayed active until 2018.

Where to start: Bandeira de Retalhos (2018).

As director 7

As actor 20

TV shows 1

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Sérgio Ricardo movie?

By viewer score, Bandeira de Retalhos (2018) at 0.0/10.

What are Sérgio Ricardo’s most popular movies?

Two Rabbits.

How many movies has Sérgio Ricardo made?

27 films on TMDB, 7 as director, 20 as actor.

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