Tico-Tico no Fubá (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1952, Tico-Tico no Fubá is a drama, music and history film directed by Adolfo Celi, running about 109 minutes.
What it’s about. Tico-Tico no Fubá is a 1952 Brazilian comedy film directed by Adolfo Celi and starring Anselmo Duarte. It was entered into the 1952 Cannes Film Festival. The film is a fictionalized biography of Brazilian composer Zequinha de Abreu (1880–1935), who penned the song "Tico-Tico no Fubá" that became an international hit in the 1940s.
Who’s in it. Tico-Tico no Fubá stars Anselmo Duarte as Zequinha de Abreu, Tônia Carrero as Branca, Marisa Prado as Durvalina and Zbigniew Ziembinski as Circus Master, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Tico-Tico no Fubá sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tico-Tico no Fubá page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tico-Tico no Fubá tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
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- Where can I watch Tico-Tico no Fubá (1952)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Tico-Tico no Fubá change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Tico-Tico no Fubá worth watching?
- Tico-Tico no Fubá holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, music and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Tico-Tico no Fubá?
- Tico-Tico no Fubá stars Anselmo Duarte, Tônia Carrero, Marisa Prado, Zbigniew Ziembinski and Renato Consorte.
- When was Tico-Tico no Fubá released?
- Tico-Tico no Fubá was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.