Bom Mesmo É Carnaval (1962): cast, story & where to watch

1962 · Film · ★ 5

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Released in 1962, Bom Mesmo É Carnaval is a comedy and music film directed by J.B. Tanko, running about 87 minutes.

What it’s about. Colonel Polidoro is the political chief of the small town of Passaroca. Near the city hall elections, he decides to help his candidate by setting up an adult literacy course. For this, he needs to find a competent teacher and decides to go to Rio de Janeiro with this function. False moralist that is, ends up falling in the revelry, meets a beautiful dancer and invites the girl to spend the carnival on his farm. Drunk, he confuses the addresses and causes his driver to take the dancer in place of the teacher to Passaroca, which will cause a lot of confusion.

Who’s in it. Bom Mesmo É Carnaval stars Zé Trindade as Coronel Polidoro, Jaime Costa as Ambrósio, Anilza Leoni as Ivete and Alberto Pérez as Doutor Alberto, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Bom Mesmo É Carnaval has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bom Mesmo É Carnaval page.

If you liked it. Fans of Bom Mesmo É Carnaval tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Bom Mesmo É Carnaval (1962)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bom Mesmo É Carnaval change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Bom Mesmo É Carnaval worth watching?
Bom Mesmo É Carnaval holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Bom Mesmo É Carnaval?
Bom Mesmo É Carnaval stars Zé Trindade, Jaime Costa, Anilza Leoni, Alberto Pérez and Renato Restier.
When was Bom Mesmo É Carnaval released?
Bom Mesmo É Carnaval was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.