Bufo & Spallanzani (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 2001, Bufo & Spallanzani is a crime and mystery film directed by Flávio R. Tambellini, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Ivan Canabrava is a writer, turned insurance ivestigator who investigates mysterious deaths involving Bufo Marinus. Bufo Marinus is a frog poison causing catalepsy in humans, simulating death, enabling grand insurance fraud and other crimes. Ten years later, now as a successful writer, similar characters possibly using Bufo Marinus reappear and create an intricate plot full of surprises.
Who’s in it. Bufo & Spallanzani stars Tony Ramos as Guedes, José Mayer as Ivan Canabrava / Gustavo Flávio, Juca de Oliveira as Prof. Ceresso and Isabel Guéron as Minolta, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, Bufo & Spallanzani has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bufo & Spallanzani page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bufo & Spallanzani tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bufo & Spallanzani (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bufo & Spallanzani change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Bufo & Spallanzani worth watching?
- Bufo & Spallanzani holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bufo & Spallanzani?
- Bufo & Spallanzani stars Tony Ramos, José Mayer, Juca de Oliveira, Isabel Guéron and Matheus Nachtergaele.