O Bobo do Rei (1937) : distribution, intrigue et streaming
1937 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1937, O Bobo do Rei is a comédie film directed by Mesquitinha, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. A wealthy sugar mill owner, widowed and living with his only son, suffers from profound melancholy. To alleviate his suffering, he seeks entertainment in the form of any jerk willing to lend a hand. Among the many candidates his secretary presents to fill the "position", a certain "Penguin", who along with his sister "Picolé" lives on the favela hill under the protection of a kind Portuguese shopkeeper, completely pleases the "sovereign" of sugar. With "Penguin"'s entry into the court as the sugar king's "fool", great transformations take place in the home of the wealthy misanthrope.
Who’s in it. O Bobo do Rei stars Mesquitinha as Pinguim, Conchita de Moraes as Madame Larousse, Manoel Pera as Milionário and Déa Selva as Elisa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, O Bobo do Rei 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 O Bobo do Rei page.
If you liked it. Fans of O Bobo do Rei tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, La vie est belle and Fight Club.
Questions fréquentes
- Where can I watch O Bobo do Rei (1937)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for O Bobo do Rei change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is O Bobo do Rei worth watching?
- O Bobo do Rei holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comédie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in O Bobo do Rei?
- O Bobo do Rei stars Mesquitinha, Conchita de Moraes, Manoel Pera, Déa Selva and Augusto Henriques.
- When was O Bobo do Rei released?
- O Bobo do Rei was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.