Anjo Mau
Anjo Mau

Anjo Mau

1998TV ShowEnded1 SeasonPortuguese

Anjo Mau is a Brazilian telenovela that was produced and aired by TV Globo between September 8, 1997 and March 27, 1998, in 173 chapters. Featured Glória Pires, Kadu Moliterno, Maria Padilha, Daniel Dantas, Leonardo Brício, Alessandra Negrini, Mauro Mendonça and Gabriel Braga Nunes in leading roles.

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Maria de OliveiraGenres: Drama, Mystery, Romance

Plot Summary

A mysterious woman, Clara, arrives in a small town seeking refuge and quickly becomes entangled with the lives of a prominent local family. As Clara weaves her way into their confidences, long-hidden secrets and simmering tensions begin to surface, threatening to unravel the family's seemingly perfect facade. Her presence acts as a catalyst, forcing each member to confront their own desires and past transgressions.

Critical Reception

Anjo Mau received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its atmospheric tension and strong performances, particularly from Fernanda Montenegro. Some found the plot to be somewhat predictable, but the film was generally seen as a well-crafted psychological drama.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its tense atmosphere and effective direction.
  • Strong performances, especially by Fernanda Montenegro, were highlighted.
  • Some critics found the narrative a bit slow or predictable.

Google audience: Audience reception information is not readily available.

Fun Fact

The film was notable for being one of the early cinematic appearances of Rodrigo Santoro, who would later gain international fame.

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