Torre de Babel (1998): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1998, Torre de Babel is a seifenoper, drama and mystery series.

What it’s about. The former expert in fireworks, José Clementino gets a job as a bricklayer in the construction of a magnificent shopping center, one of the many works carried out by the construction engineer, César Toledo. During the feast of the ridge, where engineers and workers gather to celebrate the laying of the slab work, Clementino's wife flirts with several men. At one point, when he gives for the missing woman, Mason goes looking for her and is in a far corner of the building having sex with two men. Overcome with rage, Clementino kills his wife and one of the men paddle strokes. The family hears the screams and Toledo contains Clementino, with the help of a group of workers. Shocked by the violence of the employee, the employer called the police, and even later, an indictment against him at trial. His testimony is crucial to the conviction of Clementino, to discover their terrible crimes and audacious, which is a court suspicious.

Who’s in it. Torre de Babel stars Tarcísio Meira as César Toledo, Glória Menezes as Marta Leme Toledo, Tony Ramos as José Clementino da Silva and Maitê Proença as Clara Soares, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Torre de Babel has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Torre de Babel page.

If you liked it. Fans of Torre de Babel tend to enjoy Ich bin Betty die Hässliche, La hija del Mariachi, Avenida Brasil and El señor de los cielos.