Modesto de Souza - Actor Profile

Modesto de Souza

Acting
Updated: Apr 14, 2026
21Total Films
9.5 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 13, 1894
Birth Place: São Miguel dos Campos, Alagoas, Brazil

Modesto de Souza Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Modesto de Souza reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 21 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Modesto de Souza's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 33% of Modesto de Souza's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Romance Proibido, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Modesto de Souza Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Modesto de Souza's career based on audience ratings.

★9.5
Romance Proibido (1944) movie poster
★9.5

Romance Proibido: The love misadventures of a teacher, a woman who gives up living in a big city in order to teach country children how to

Romance Proibido

1944•Drama
★7.5
Assim Era a Atlântida (1975) movie poster
★7.5

Assim Era a Atlântida:

Assim Era a Atlântida

1975•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
★7.3
Tico-Tico no Fubá (1952) movie poster
★7.3

Tico-Tico no Fubá: A fictionalized biography of Brazilian composer Zequinha de Abreu (1880–1935), who penned the song "Tico-Tico no Fubá" t

Tico-Tico no Fubá

1952•Drama
★7.2
Entranced Earth (1967) movie poster
★7.2

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

Full Filmography

Every movie Modesto de Souza has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1975 Assim Era a Atlântida - Super Hit Similar →
1967 Entranced Earth Senador Hit Similar →
1967 Improvised and Purposeful: Cinema Novo Self Super Hit Similar →
1963 Entre Mulheres e Espiões - Flop Similar →
1957 Osso, Amor e Papagaios - Flop Similar →
1955 A Carrocinha Juca Miranda Hit Similar →
1955 Rio, 100 Degrees F° Proprietário da terra Hit Similar →
1955 Leonora of the Seven Seas - Flop Similar →
1954 Rua sem Sol Floriano Flop Similar →
1954 Carnival in Caxias - Flop Similar →
1952 Tico-Tico no Fubá Luís Hit Similar →
1951 Gravel - Flop Similar →
1949 Terra Violenta - Flop Similar →
1949 ... E O Mundo Se Diverte - Flop Similar →
1949 Carnaval no Fogo Empregado Flop Similar →
1948 Obrigado, Doutor Dono do bar Flop Similar →
1948 Falta Alguém no Manicômio - Flop Similar →
1946 Cem Garotas e Um Capote Cornélio Flop Similar →
1944 Romance Proibido - Super Hit Similar →
1944 Romance de um Mordedor Mata-Sete Flop Similar →
1939 Anastácio Cachaça Flop Similar →

Modesto de Souza - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Modesto de Souza?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Modesto de Souza is "Romance Proibido" with a rating of 9.5/10.

How many movies has Modesto de Souza acted in?

Modesto de Souza has been featured in at least 21 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Modesto de Souza?

Other notable films include "Assim Era a Atlântida", "Improvised and Purposeful: Cinema Novo", and "Tico-Tico no Fubá".

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