José Wilker

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José Wilker Almeida (20 August 1944 – 5 April 2014) was a Brazilian film, stage, and television actor and director. The actor gained fame in telenovelas like Roque Santeiro (1985), but became known internationally for his role as Vadinho, the husband who returns from the dead to tempt Sônia Braga's character in the movie Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands (1976).

Most Popular José Wilker Trailers

Total trailers found: 84

Los crápulas Trailer (1981)

11 June 1981

Two ex-convicts are hired by the Devil to manage a small town cemetery.

Solidão: Uma Linda História de Amor Trailer (1989)

17 August 1989

Pedro, a poor Portuguese immigrant, comes to Brazil to try to change his life, but ends up getting in trouble.

Villa-Lobos: A Life of Passion Trailer (2000)

21 April 2000

The film tells the story of an intuitive, adventurous man who loved his country and being Brazilian. This man fought to be loyal to himself.

Giovanni Improtta Trailer (2013)

18 May 2013

Giovanni Improtta is a criminal who wants to climb the social ladder and become a law-abiding citizen.

Movie Theaters of Rio Trailer (2001)

27 September 2001

The story of Rio de Janeiro’s movie theaters and the radical transformation they have endured since the invention of Cinema.

El Justicero Trailer (1967)

13 April 1967

A shockingly irreverent follow-up to the rural austerity of Barren Lives, dos Santos’ Godardian social satire owes more than a nod to the self-conscious antics of the French New Wave.

Now Boarding Trailer (2009)

11 December 2009

Wagner is a 22-year old Brazilian guy, who dreams about leaving the country for a better life, until he meets Justina, an experienced woman who turns his life upside down.

The King of the Candle Trailer (1982)

01 January 1982

Filming of the historical montage of Oswald de Andrade's play, where decadent millionaires, depraved children, corrupt and implacable capitalists are the characters interpreted by the Grupo Oficina, in a celebrated theatrical performance from 1967, fundamentally recorded in 1971 and released only in the 1980s.

The Duel: A Story Where Truth Is Mere Detail Trailer (2014)

21 August 2014

Commander Vasco Moscoso de Aragão entertains the small town of Periperi with the stories of his many adventures travelling around the world as a captain of the merchant navy.

A Melhor Idade Trailer (2011)

08 August 2011

Batalha dos Guararapes Trailer (1978)

25 September 1978

In the early 17th century, the Dutch have occupied Bom Jesus village, the last native stronghold in the Pernambuco captaincy.

Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional Trailer (1997)

01 January 1997

"Portraits and excerpts from Brazilian films from all times. Actors, directors and images that affirm cinema.

Viva Sapato! Trailer (2003)

17 May 2003

A light-hearted and high-spirited story, full of spice, sensuality and romance, Viva Zapato tells the tale of Dolores, a beautiful Cuban dancer who decides to leave her failing marriage and open a restaurant by the beach with her aunt from Brazil.

Cute But Ordinary Trailer (1981)

12 March 1981

The youngest daughter of a rich man has been raped by five black men in the slums of Rio de Janeiro, and her father arranges her marriage to one of his employees in order to save the family’s honor.

Canta Maria Trailer (2006)

01 November 2006

After her parents were killed by a troupe of soldiers in search of Lampião, an outlaw living in Northeastern Brazil, Maria marries Filipe, a horse whisperer.

Jango Trailer (1984)

23 October 1984

The story of João "Jango" Goulart, the Brazilian left-wing president deposed by the military.

Invisible World Trailer (2013)

07 June 2013

An anthology film following different stories around the theme of invisibility in the modern world.

Baixo Gávea Trailer (1986)

01 January 1986

Clara directs the rehearsals of a theatrical play about Fernando Pessoa while constantly seeking the right man and the love of his life.

On Borrowed Time Trailer (1968)

26 November 1968

During the Brazilian military government, journalist Estêvão is sent from Rio de Janeiro to Brasilia to cover the important statement of a minister, but takes the opportunity to deliver incriminating documents to another one.

The Well Beloved One Trailer (2010)

23 July 2010

Elected major of the small city of Sucupira, after unfortunate situation, Odorico must open the city cemitery and face acusations of being corrupt, to end his term on good terms with the people.

Subway to the Stars Trailer (1987)

02 June 1987

In this highly stylized Brazilian drama a sax player fondly remembers one wonderful night spent with his life's love and decides to find her again.

For All - O Trampolim da Vitória Trailer (1998)

15 May 1998

1943, World War II. The northeastern coast of Brazil is an strategic region for the Allies. Giancarlo, an Italian immigrant married to a Brazilian woman, lives nearby the Parnamirin Field, the largest military base built by the USA outside of their territory.

The Man in the Black Cape Trailer (1986)

31 March 1986

Biography of Brazilian congressman Tenório Cavalcanti, who used to appear in public carrying a machine-gun, and wearing a black cloak.

Little Book of Love Trailer (1997)

31 January 1997

Luiza is an architect who just got out of a ruinous relationship. Gabriel is a biologist and he has finished a long marriage with divorce.

The Greatest Love of All Trailer (2006)

07 September 2006

Antônio is an astrophysicist who has just found out he has an inoperable brain tumor. After decades living in the United States, he returns to Brazil and tries to learn more about his biological mother.

Medicine Man Trailer (1992)

07 February 1992

An eccentric scientist in the Amazon jungle rejects his research assistant for being a woman, but as bulldozers threaten their work on a potential cancer cure, they learn to collaborate and begin to fall in love.

Deliciosas Traições do Amor Trailer (1975)

06 October 1975

Erotic comedy in four episodes loosely inspired by the 'Black Book of Love' by Marquês de Sade, whose stories were merged and reassembled with different treatments in each episode.

Golden Oldies 2 Trailer (2013)

06 September 2013

The heroes of Golden Oldies 1— Juca, PR, and Montanha — are back, following different routes. Montanha lives in an old mansion and gets ready to reunite with his friends.

O Bom Burguês Trailer (1983)

25 August 1983

True story of Brazilian bank clerk who supplied money for the guerrilla fighting against the military dictatorship of the 70s.

Confissões de Uma Viúva Moça Trailer (1976)

20 December 1976

In this comedy adaptation of Machado De Assis (1839-1908) novel, a young widow writes letters to a friend telling about her days as a married woman and the special relationship she had with Emílio, a friend of the couple who becomes her adoring lover.

VINTE - RioFilme, 20 anos de cinema brasileiro Trailer (2013)

13 May 2013

The documentary VINTE - RioFilme, 20 anos de cinema brasileiro is a celebration of these two decades of Brazilian cinema, revealing the role of RioFilme in its recent history.

Elvis & Madonna Trailer (2011)

23 September 2011

In Copacabana, lesbian photographer Elvis is hired to deliver pizzas in the night shift on her motorcycle.

Josué de Castro, Cidadão do Mundo Trailer (1994)

02 January 1994

Mary, Mother of the Son of God Trailer (2003)

10 October 2003

Maria Auxiliadora is a 24 year-old woman very poor, that she lives Joana, her 7 year-old daughter close to.

Prisoner of Rio Trailer (1988)

01 January 1988

The story of the great train robber Ronald Biggs.

Onde Anda Você Trailer (2004)

09 April 2004

Felício, an old comedian, is in decadence after his partner Mandarim's suicide. When he finds out his former love Paloma has died, he leaves São Paulo and heads for the faraway State of Piauí, North of Brazil, in search of a new partner.

The Man of the Year Trailer (2003)

01 August 2003

Maiquél has lost a bet and dyed his hair blond. This seemingly innocuous event triggers a head-on collision with destiny in which he goes from nobody to hero to outlaw — all in 24 hours.

Besame Mucho Trailer (1987)

01 January 1987

The story of two couples - Xico and Olga, Tuca and Dina - through 20 years of friendship, from adolescent dreams to maturity frustrations.

Paulo Gracindo - O Bem Amado Trailer (2009)

19 November 2009

The life of a famous Brazilian film and television actor, including testimonials from people who knew him and worked with him, as well as excerpts from films and videos in which he acted.

Eu Sou Vida, Eu Não Sou Morte Trailer (1970)

01 January 1970

Play written by Qorpo Santo, in 1866, about a love triangle in which the husband kills his rival in the name of honor, pride, dignity and national integrity.

A Porta Aberta Trailer (1989)

18 August 1989

Professor Kranz german in Germany Trailer (1978)

25 March 1978

The story of a German scientist/stage magician eking out a miserly life in Rio de Janeiro's favelas until getting involved in an improbable kidnapping and ransom plot.

Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands Trailer (1976)

22 November 1976

After the death of her handsome but good-for-nothing husband Vadinho, Flor, a widow, marries Dr. Teodoro, a respectable gentleman.

Estranho Triângulo Trailer (1970)

01 January 1970

A poor college student becomes a homosexual millionaire's lover in order to get ahead in life. The latter marries a woman for convenience, and the newlyweds end up sharing the young man.

Tancredo - A Travessia Trailer (2011)

01 January 2011

Paixão Trailer (1965)

01 January 1965

Parable about the 1964 military coup in Brazil, where three characters unite through the exercise of the word.

São Bernardo Trailer (1984)

11 June 1984

Romance Trailer (2008)

14 November 2008

During a remake of the play Tristan and Isolde, actors Pedro and Ana fall in love. While the characters live an idealized love, the interpreters are living a true story, which they try to spice it up with the intensity of the fiction.

Dead in the Water Trailer (2002)

12 February 2002

Young, rich, and randy Gloria takes the family motorboat for some fun in the sun off the coast of Brazil.

Bye Bye Brazil Trailer (1980)

08 February 1980

The Caravana Rolidei rolls into town with the Gypsy Lord at the mike: he does magic tricks, the erotic Salomé dances, and the mute Swallow performs feats of strength.

Xica Trailer (1976)

06 September 1976

The romanced story of Xica da Silva, a slave that used her "feminine atributes" in order to get power.

The Time and Turn of Augusto Matraga Trailer (2011)

02 January 2011

Based on Guimarães Rosa's (classic Brazilian author) short story, the movie tells the story of Augusto Matraga, a bankrupt and violent farmer who lives above the Law in Minas Gerais' hinterland.

Redeemer Trailer (2004)

10 September 2004

Célio Rocha believes he was assigned by God Himself a difficult mission: to persuade his childhood friend Otávio Sabóia, a corrupt entrepeneur in the construction business, to give away all his possessions to the poor.

Dunas do Barato Trailer (2017)

25 October 2017

A rescue of the history of Ipanema beach in the 1970s, when the construction of a pier changed the landscape and created fertile soil for a generation of artists and sportsmen.

Ana, a Libertina Trailer (1975)

01 September 1975

The Conspirators Trailer (1972)

05 January 1972

The real story of the failed attempt of an independence coup by a group of intellectuals and rich men during Brazil's colonial days, from its beginning to the execution of Tiradentes.

Better Days Ahead Trailer (1989)

01 March 1989

Earning her living by dubbing American TV Series, a woman dreams of becoming an international Hollywood star.

Lovely Child Trailer (1990)

04 May 1990

Maria is a sweet child. She hasn’t father and doesn’t like her mother. She has a boyfriend, A bandit who would like to change his class.

The Deceased Trailer (1965)

22 September 1965

After visiting a fortune teller, Zulmira is informed that a blonde woman will threaten her peace. After talking to her husband Toninho, she suspects that her cousin Glorinha may be that blonde.

As Aventuras do Pequeno Colombo Trailer (2015)

20 October 2015

To save the family from bankruptcy, Christopher Columbus convinces friends Leonardo da Vinci and Mona Lisa to go to a treasure island.