Emmanuel Cavalcanti - Actor Profile

Emmanuel Cavalcanti

Acting
Updated: May 12, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Sep 23, 1936
Birth Place: Maceió, Alagoas, Brazil

Emmanuel Cavalcanti Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Emmanuel Cavalcanti reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Emmanuel Cavalcanti's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 68% of Emmanuel Cavalcanti's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Padre Cícero: Os Milagres de Juazeiro, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Emmanuel Cavalcanti Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Emmanuel Cavalcanti's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Emmanuel Cavalcanti has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2013 Sinais de Cinza, A Peleja de Olney Contra o Dragão da Maldade - Super Hit Similar →
2008 A Paz é Dourada - Super Hit Similar →
2004 Cascalho Justino Super Hit Similar →
1999 Polêmica - Hit Similar →
1990 Conterrâneos Velhos de Guerra Actor Average Similar →
1989 An Avenue Called Brazil - Hit Similar →
1987 Memória Viva - Hit Similar →
1987 Urubus e Papagaios Padre Flop Similar →
1987 The Trapalhões in A Dog's Will Padre João Hit Similar →
1986 Sonho Sem Fim Leonel Hit Similar →
1985 The King of Rio - Average Similar →
1984 Quilombo Lins Hit Similar →
1984 The Blue Horse Vendedor de brinquedos Hit Similar →
1983 O Bom Burguês Antônio Flop Similar →
1982 Noites Paraguayas - Average Similar →
1980 Bye Bye Brazil Prefeito Hit Similar →
1980 O Grande Palhaço - Hit Similar →
1979 Parceiros da Aventura Motorista da greve Super Hit Similar →
1979 O Coronel e o Lobisomem - Super Hit Similar →
1978 Chapéu de Couro - Hit Similar →
1978 Summer Showers Cardoso Average Similar →
1978 Black Goddess - Super Hit Similar →
1977 Os Amores da Pantera - Average Similar →
1977 Tent of Miracles Fernando Góes Flop Similar →
1977 Ajuricaba, o Rebelde da Amazônia - Super Hit Similar →
1977 O Jogo da Vida Líder do sindicato Super Hit Similar →
1977 Sweet Thieves Cláudio Manuel da Costa Hit Similar →
1977 O Forte - Hit Similar →
1976 Deadly Cruelty Mário Average Similar →
1976 Soledade - A Bagaceira - Super Hit Similar →
1976 Bahia - Average Similar →
1976 Padre Cícero: Os Milagres de Juazeiro José Joaquim Teles Marrocos Super Hit Similar →
1975 Cristais de Sangue Mouro Super Hit Similar →
1975 O Último Dia de Lampião - Super Hit Similar →
1974 Sagarana: O Duelo Barqueiro Hit Similar →
1974 The Night of the Scarecrow Coronel Average Similar →
1974 The Amulet of Ogum Dr. Barauna Average Similar →
1972 O Homem do Corpo Fechado - Average Similar →
1970 The War of Pelados Juca Average Similar →
1969 A Doce Mulher Amada Luís Super Hit Similar →
1969 Antonio das Mortes Padre Hit Similar →
1969 Garden of War - Hit Similar →
1969 Copacabana Fools Me Sindicalista Hit Similar →
1968 A Virgem Prometida - Super Hit Similar →
1968 The Naked Man - Average Similar →
1967 Satan's Feats in the Village of Take-and-Bring Maneta Hit Similar →
1967 Entranced Earth Felício Hit Similar →
1967 Improvised and Purposeful: Cinema Novo Self Super Hit Similar →
1967 El Justicero - Average Similar →
1965 The Hour and Turn of Augusto Matraga João Lomba Super Hit Similar →

Emmanuel Cavalcanti - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Emmanuel Cavalcanti?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Emmanuel Cavalcanti is "Padre Cícero: Os Milagres de Juazeiro" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Emmanuel Cavalcanti acted in?

Emmanuel Cavalcanti has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Emmanuel Cavalcanti?

Other notable films include "A Virgem Prometida", "A Doce Mulher Amada", and "O Último Dia de Lampião".

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