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Jean Garrett

Jean Garrett

Director & actor · born 16 April 1947 · Açores, Portugal

José Antônio Gomes Nunes e Silva (1947–1996), better known as Jean Garrett, was a Portuguese-Brazilian actor, producer, screenwriter, filmmaker, and occasional actor.

A native from the archipelago of Açores, Portugal, he moved to Brazil to become one of the most well-known directors of the São Paulo exploitation production pole known as Boca do Lixo. Garrett is celebrated for his highly formalist directorial style, ability of mixing erotic appeal with bold themes, and successful approach to various genres.

Where to start: The Kiss of the Piranha Woman (1986).

As director 18

As actor 6

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