Malandro (1986) Plot Summary Explained

Release, runtime and language

1986 · 105 mins · Portuguese

Directed by

Ruy Guerra

Starring

Ney Latorraca, Ilva Niño, Claudia Ohana, Wilson Grey, Bebel Gilberto, Ataíde Arcoverde

Set in Rio de Janeiro’s bohemian Lapa district during the 1940s, a charming yet ruthless scoundrel makes a living through petty swindles, exploiting a cabaret singer for his own gain. His world shifts when he meets Ludmila, the cabaret owner’s daughter, who is eager to profit from wartime smuggling. Their ambitions collide, pulling them into a risky scheme.