The Star Rises (1974)
A veteran popular singer remembers her early days before fame as a humble woman who faced many obstacles in order to achieve fame, notoriety and make her dreams come true. Her life, the songs, the men she knew and helped her on her ladder to success all have a big influence on her life.
Director: Bruno Barreto
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Betty Faria as Leniza Mayer |
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Odete Lara as Dulce Veiga |
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Carlos Eduardo Dolabella as Mário Alves |
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Irma Álvarez as Nair Soledad |
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Roberto Bonfim as Astério |
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Thaís Portinho as Neusa Abrantes |
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Vanda Lacerda as Dona Manuela |
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André José Adler as Diretor da Atlântida |
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Wilson Grey as Negrinho |
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Paulo César Peréio as Dr. João Oliveira |
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Grande Otelo as Grande Otelo |
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Álvaro Aguiar as |
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Geraldo Sobreira as |
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Neila Tavares as Judith |
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Luis Carlos Miele as Luís Carlos Miele |
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Marie Claude as |
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Labanca as |
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Paulo Neves as |
| Directing | Bruno Barreto | Director |
| Writing | Bruno Barreto | Writer |
| Writing | Carlos Diegues | Writer |
| Writing | Leopoldo Serran | Writer |
| Writing | Isabel Câmara | Writer |
| Writing | Marques Rebelo | Novel |
| Production | Lucy Barreto | Producer |
| Production | Walter Clark | Producer |
| Editing | Raimundo Higino | Editor |
| Directing | André José Adler | First Assistant Director |
| Art | Anísio Medeiros | Art Direction |
| Sound | Guto Graça Melo | Music Arranger |
| Sound | Victor Raposeiro | Sound |
| Sound | Joaquim Fonseca | Sound Assistant |
| Camera | Murilo Salles | Director of Photography |
| Sound | Francis Hime | Original Music Composer |