Emmanuel Cavalcanti - Actor Profile

Emmanuel Cavalcanti

Acting
Freshness: Jan 22, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Sep 23, 1936
Birth Place: Maceió, Alagoas, Brazil

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Emmanuel Cavalcanti reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Emmanuel Cavalcanti's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 24% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Emmanuel Cavalcanti remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in O Último Dia de Lampião, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Emmanuel Cavalcanti Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Emmanuel Cavalcanti's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
O Último Dia de Lampião (1975) movie poster
★10.0

O Último Dia de Lampião: A docufiction film about the fall of Virgulino Ferreira da Silva, widely known as Lampião – the mythical bandit leader f

O Último Dia de Lampião

1975•Documentary
★8.0
Sinais de Cinza, A Peleja de Olney Contra o Dragão da Maldade (2013) movie poster
★8.0

Sinais de Cinza, A Peleja de Olney Contra o Dragão da Maldade:

Sinais de Cinza, A Peleja de Olney Contra o Dragão da Maldade

2013•Documentary
★7.5
Improvised and Purposeful: Cinema Novo (1967) movie poster
★7.5

Improvised and Purposeful: Cinema Novo: Originally produced for German TV, Improvised and Purposeful is a firsthand look at the "Cinema Novo" movement (otherwis

Improvised and Purposeful: Cinema Novo

1967•Documentary
★7.4
The Hour and Turn of Augusto Matraga (1965) movie poster
★7.4

The Hour and Turn of Augusto Matraga: Augusto Matraga is a violent agressive farmer who, after being betrayed by his wife and trapped by several enemies, is b

The Hour and Turn of Augusto Matraga

1965•Action
★7.3
Entranced Earth (1967) movie poster
★7.3

Entranced Earth: Eldorado, a fictitious country in America, is sparkling with the internal struggle for political power. In the eye of th

Entranced Earth

1967•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Emmanuel Cavalcanti.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2013 Sinais de Cinza, A Peleja de Olney Contra o Dragão da Maldade - Super Hit Similar →
2008 Milagrez Self Flop Similar →
2005 Tempo Glauber - Flop Similar →
2004 Cascalho Justino Flop Similar →
2003 Por Dentro de Uma Gota Dágua - Flop Similar →
1999 Polêmica - Average Similar →
1993 A Saga do Guerreiro Alumioso - Flop Similar →
1990 Conterrâneos Velhos de Guerra Actor Flop Similar →
1987 Memória Viva - Flop Similar →
1987 Urubus e Papagaios Padre Flop Similar →
1987 Os Trapalhões no Auto da Compadecida Padre João Average Similar →
1987 No Tempo de Glauber - Flop Similar →
1986 Sonho Sem Fim Leonel Average Similar →
1985 The King of Rio - Flop Similar →
1984 Quilombo Lins Hit Similar →
1984 The Blue Horse Vendedor de brinquedos Flop Similar →
1983 O Bom Burguês Antônio Flop Similar →
1982 Noites Paraguayas - Flop Similar →
1980 Bye Bye Brazil Prefeito Hit Similar →
1980 O Grande Palhaço - Flop Similar →
1979 Parceiros da Aventura Motorista da greve Flop Similar →
1979 O Coronel e o Lobisomem - Flop Similar →
1978 Chapéu de Couro - Flop Similar →
1978 Summer Showers Cardoso Flop Similar →
1977 Os Amores da Pantera - Flop Similar →
1977 Tent of Miracles Fernando Góes Flop Similar →
1977 Ajuricaba, o Rebelde da Amazônia - Flop Similar →
1977 O Jogo da Vida Líder do sindicato Flop Similar →
1977 Sweet Thieves Cláudio Manuel da Costa Hit Similar →
1977 O Forte - Flop Similar →
1976 Deadly Cruelty Mário Flop Similar →
1976 Bahia - Flop Similar →
1976 Padre Cícero: Os Milagres de Juazeiro José Joaquim Teles Marrocos Flop Similar →
1975 O Último Dia de Lampião - Super Hit Similar →
1974 Sagarana: O Duelo Barqueiro Average Similar →
1974 The Night of the Scarecrow Coronel Average Similar →
1974 The Amulet of Ogum Dr. Barauna Average Similar →
1972 O Homem do Corpo Fechado - Flop Similar →
1970 The War of Pelados Juca Flop Similar →
1969 A Doce Mulher Amada Luís Flop Similar →
1969 Antonio das Mortes Padre Hit Similar →
1969 Garden of War - Hit Similar →
1969 Copacabana Fools Me Sindicalista Hit Similar →
1968 A Virgem Prometida - Flop Similar →
1968 The Naked Man - Average Similar →
1967 Satan's Feats in the Village of Take-and-Bring Maneta Hit Similar →
1967 Entranced Earth Felício Hit Similar →
1967 El Justicero - Flop Similar →
1967 Improvised and Purposeful: Cinema Novo Self Super Hit Similar →
1965 The Hour and Turn of Augusto Matraga João Lomba Hit Similar →

Emmanuel Cavalcanti - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Emmanuel Cavalcanti?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Emmanuel Cavalcanti is "O Último Dia de Lampião" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Emmanuel Cavalcanti acted in?

Emmanuel Cavalcanti has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Emmanuel Cavalcanti?

Other notable films include "Sinais de Cinza, A Peleja de Olney Contra o Dragão da Maldade", "Improvised and Purposeful: Cinema Novo", and "The Hour and Turn of Augusto Matraga".