Maurice Capovila

Directing

Freshness: Jan 21, 2026

6Total Films

7.6 Highest Rated

Born: Jan 16, 1936

Birth Place: Valinhos, São Paulo, Brazil

About Maurice Capovila

Maurice Capovilla (Valinhos, January 16, 1936 — Rio de Janeiro, May 29, 2021) was a Brazilian actor, screenwriter, producer and filmmaker. He directed eight films between 1968 and 2003. His 1970 film The Prophet of Hunger was entered into the 20th Berlin International Film Festival.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Maurice Capovila reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 6 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Documentary

The majority of Maurice Capovila's filmography leans towards the Documentary 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 17% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Maurice Capovila remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Red Light Bandit, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Maurice Capovila Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Maurice Capovila's career based on audience ratings.

★7.6

The Red Light Bandit (1968) movie poster

★7.6

The Red Light Bandit: Born and raised in the misery of Brazilian slums, Jorge becomes a luxury house burglar in São Paulo and gets nicknamed "

The Red Light Bandit

1968•Thriller

★5.6

The Awakening of the Beast (1970) movie poster

★5.6

The Awakening of the Beast: A psychiatrist experiments on four volunteers with LSD to examine '60s drug culture, soon unleashing an expert in deprav

The Awakening of the Beast

1970•Horror

★5.0

Candango: Memoirs from a Festival (2020) movie poster

★5.0

Candango: Memoirs from a Festival: In 1965, a year after the military coup in Brazil, an oasis of freedom opened in the country's capital. The Brasília Fil

Candango: Memoirs from a Festival

2020•Documentary

★5.0

★5.0

Audácia!: Segment "Prólogo": interviews and scenes with some of the most important filmmakers of the "Boca do Lixo" of São Paulo.

Audácia!

1970•Comedy

★3.5

Mr. Sganzerla: Os Signos da Luz (2012) movie poster

★3.5

Mr. Sganzerla: Os Signos da Luz: A documentary on prolific underground Brazilian filmmaker Rogério Sganzerla.

Mr. Sganzerla: Os Signos da Luz

2012•Documentary

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Maurice Capovila.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2021	The Good Cinema	Self	Flop	Similar →
2020	Candango: Memoirs from a Festival	Self	Flop	Similar →
2012	Mr. Sganzerla: Os Signos da Luz	-	Flop	Similar →
1970	The Awakening of the Beast	-	Average	Similar →
1970	Audácia!	-	Flop	Similar →
1968	The Red Light Bandit	Gangster	Super Hit	Similar →

Maurice Capovila - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Maurice Capovila?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Maurice Capovila is "The Red Light Bandit" with a rating of 7.6/10.

How many movies has Maurice Capovila acted in?

Maurice Capovila has been featured in at least 6 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Maurice Capovila?

Other notable films include "The Awakening of the Beast", "Candango: Memoirs from a Festival", and "Audácia!".