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 | Leopoldo Serran | Writer |
| Writing | Isabel Câmara | Writer |
| Writing | Carlos Diegues | Writer |
| Writing | Marques Rebelo | Novel |
| Writing | Bruno Barreto | Writer |
| Production | Lucy Barreto | Producer |
| Editing | Raimundo Higino | Editor |
| Sound | Guto Graça Melo | Music Arranger |
| Sound | Victor Raposeiro | Sound |
| Production | Walter Clark | Producer |
| Sound | Joaquim Fonseca | Sound Assistant |
| Art | Anísio Medeiros | Art Direction |
| Directing | André José Adler | First Assistant Director |
| Camera | Murilo Salles | Director of Photography |
| Sound | Francis Hime | Original Music Composer |