Madame Satã(2002)
Hustler, dreamer, devil, saint
In the favelas of Rio de Janeiro of the 1930s, João Francisco dos Santos is several things — son of slaves, ex-convict, thug, homosexual and adopted father for a number of pariahs. João expresses himself on the stage of a cabaret as Madame Satã.
Movie: Madame Satã
Top 10 Billed Cast
João Francisco dos Santos / Madame Satã
Laurita
Tabu
Vitória dos Anjos
Amador
Preso
Gregório
Juiz
José
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