10 Unforgettable Movies with The Tricksters
Didi, Dedé, Mussum and Zacharias formed one of the most beloved humorous troupe in Brazil: the Trapalhões. Success in television programs, the quartet ended up on the movie screens, where they starred just over 20 films with the full lineup. Didi, leader of the group, participated in more than 40 productions, always playing a clumsy guy who won a legion of fans.
Mussum and Zechariah have already departed from this plan and miss them to this day. After that, Didi and Dede never repeated the success of the past, which is why we must always keep alive the memory of those who made us laugh for so long. So, remember 10 great movies starring the Bumblers:
10. The Tricksters in the Planet War
"The Tricksters in the War of the Planets", from 1978, was the first movie that brought together Didi, Dedé, Mussum and Zacarias and makes a bizarre parody of "Star Wars", which had premiered the year before.
9. A Messy School
From the first, we will jump to the last movie that brought the classic formation of the Bumblers. Despite being a box office hit, “A Troubled School” brought comedians as supporting actors in a story starring Angelica and Supla.
8. The Tricksters in the Comet's Tail
Another success of the troupe is “Os Trapalhões no Rabo do Cometa”, which mixes real scenes with cartoons created by Maurício de Sousa. In the movie, comedians go through various periods of history, from the Roman Empire to the Old West!
7. The Tricksters and the Wizard of Oróz
Didi's group was also adept at creating Brazilian versions of blockbuster movies from the United States, but few are as much fun as "The Tricksters and the Wizard of Oróz." Scarecrow Zechariah, Tin Man's Mussum, and Lion's Dedé help Didi find his way back home. Unforgettable!
6. The Tricksters in Compassionate Self
But it is good to remember that the Brawlers not only adapted foreign works. In this funny version of Ariano Suassuna's “O Auto da Compadecida”, Didi plays João Grilo and Dedé plays Chicó, a duo who gets into the biggest mess until facing the final judgment of the Virgin Mary and God Himself!
5. The Tricksters in Monster Land
Another movie that everyone remembers is "The Tricksters in the Land of Monsters", which featured personalities like Angelica, Gugu and Domino. In the movie, Didi, Dedé, Mussum and Zacarias set out on a rescue mission and end up in a hole in Pedra da Gávea, Rio de Janeiro, and discover that the place is inhabited by good and evil monsters.
4. The Bummers in Serra Pelada
In the early 1980s, Brazil experienced a human explosion in search of gold in the Serra Pelada, Pará. And it is logical that the Trapalhões would seize the moment to also leave their mark there. The movie was a success and took over 5 million people to the cinema!
3. The Wedding of the Bummers
“Marriage of the Bummers” is a national version of “Seven Brides For Seven Brothers” and shows what happens when troubled farmers receive a visit from their nephews, played by the Domino group. In the end, everyone ends up meeting someone and getting married.
2. Princess Xuxa and the Crooks
And you can't talk about the Brawlers without remembering any partnership with the 80's Queen of the Shorties. In "Princess Xuxa and the Brawlers, " the troupe needs to rescue a trapped princess on a planet where children are held as slaves.
1. The Bumpy Bouncers
And to close the list, nothing better than putting “The Bumpy Bouncers” at the top. The film is a hit with audiences and critics, including songs performed by Chico Buarque, Bebel Gilberto and Elba Ramalho. Set in the circus universe, the film shows the confrontation of humorists against a greedy circus owner and a jealous magician.
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