Plot Summary
O Jogo da Vida (1977) Plot Summary Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1977 · 90 mins · Portuguese
- Loading streaming availability…
- Directed by
- Maurice Capovila
- Starring
- Lima Duarte, Fernando Bezerra, Antônio Petrin, Gianfrancesco Guarnieri, Jofre Soares, Myrian Muniz
It follows the intertwined dreams and struggles of three friends: Malagueta, a compulsive gambler constantly chasing his next bet; Perus, a former factory line worker who left the plant to make a living hustling at the billiard tables; and Bacanaço, a smooth‑talking trickster who adopts an aristocratic façade while plotting the ultimate con. Their ambitions clash as they navigate love, loyalty, and the pull of easy money.
On this page (4)
Full plot summary
O Jogo da Vida (1977) Plot Summary Coming Soon
We are working on the full plot summary and ending explained of O Jogo da Vida (1977). Check back soon, or request it now to move it up the list.
If you liked this
Movies Like O Jogo da Vida
Similar movies to O Jogo da Vida: the same genre, themes or kind of story. Each one comes with its own plot summary, timeline and ending explained.
Every angle
O Jogo da Vida (1977) Explained: Plot, Timeline & Characters
Everything about O Jogo da Vida in one place: what happens in the plot summary, the timeline in chronological order, the characters and meaning. What's After the Movie adds the cast, box office and post-credit scenes.
Coming soon on iOS and Android
The Plot Explained Movie Summary App
Plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Catch up on any movie in minutes, save your favorites and never miss a twist again.
Be the first to know when we launch. Your email stays private, always.
Learn more about the app