Nelson Gonçalves (2002)

Nelson Gonçalves (2002)

2002-11-09 Brazil 72 Min. PG-13
6.5 1 votes

Overview

Fiction/documentary about great Brazilian singer Nelson Gonçalves, where interviews about him are mixed with dramatization of episodes in his life. The film tell us about Nelson's childhood, the time when he tried his luck as a professional boxer, his career as a radio singer in the 1950s, the decadence caused by his cocaine addiction and his comeback.

Cast

Alexandre Borges is Nelson Gonçalves
Nelson Gonçalves
Júlia Lemmertz is Lourdinha Bittencourt
Lourdinha Bittencourt
Jandir Ferrari is Francisco Alves
Francisco Alves
Lara Córdula is Beth White
Beth White
Pedro Gonçalves is Nelson Gonçalves child
Nelson Gonçalves child
Paulo Betti is Narrador
Narrador
Nelson Gonçalves is Ele mesmo (arquivo)
Ele mesmo (arquivo)