

The (mis)adventures of João Grilo and Chicó in Brazil's Northeastern region. The four-chapter miniseries original version of O Auto da Compadecida.
Guel Arraes
TV Globo
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When a dog dies of poisoning, the two caretakers, trying to avoid the wrath of its owners, convince the local priest and a bishop to give the dead animal a Christian burial, promising them a share of a supposed dog's will.
Jan 5, 1999

João Grilo try to deceive a rich man into believing that Chicó is a worthy (and, mostly, wealthy) man for his daughter.
Jan 6, 1999

João Grilo deceive two men to fight each other, making Chicó look like a brave man in-between the quarrel.
Jan 7, 1999

João Grilo dies and has to use all his wit to avoid going to Hell.
Jan 8, 1999

João Grilo

Chicó

Padre João

Dora

Eurico

Diabo

Rosinha

Vicentão

Joaquim Brejeiro

Jesus Cristo

Cabo 70

Severino de Aracaju