Os Trombadinhas
Os Trombadinhas

Os Trombadinhas

1979Movie91 minPortuguese

In São Paulo, a businessman wants to rehabilitate street children, called "trombinhas", through a social project. After being discouraged by the police, he seeks help from the coach of the Santos Futebol Clube youth team.

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IMDb6.3/10
Director: José de AnchietaGenres: Comedy

Plot Summary

In this Brazilian comedy, a group of well-meaning but hapless friends, known as 'Os Trombadinhas,' find themselves in a series of comical misadventures. Their attempts to navigate everyday life often lead to chaos and laughter, as they bumble through various situations with their unique brand of slapstick humor. The film highlights their camaraderie and their optimistic, albeit clumsy, approach to overcoming obstacles.

Critical Reception

As a low-budget comedy from the era, 'Os Trombadinhas' was primarily aimed at a popular audience and achieved significant box office success in Brazil. Critical reviews from the time were scarce for this type of film, but contemporary audience reception generally remembers it fondly for its humor and the popular appeal of its stars. It's considered a classic of its genre within Brazilian cinema.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its lighthearted and accessible humor.
  • Celebrated for bringing together a beloved comedic quartet.
  • Seen as a nostalgic representation of Brazilian popular cinema.

Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for 'Os Trombadinhas' is not readily available in a consolidated format, making it difficult to summarize specific likes or dislikes. However, audience sentiment generally points to enjoyment of the film's comedic performances and its nostalgic value.

Fun Fact

Os Trombadinhas' starred the iconic Brazilian comedy group 'Os Trapalhões,' who were immensely popular in Brazil during the 1970s and 1980s, with this film being one of their many successful ventures.

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