José Lewgoy

The story of Brian Sweeney Fitzgerald, an extremely determined man who intends to build an opera house in the middle of a jungle.

The feared bandit Cobra Verde (Klaus Kinski) is hired by a plantation owner to supervise his slaves. After the owner suspects Cobra Verde of consorting with his young daughters, the owner wishes him gone.

Set in a harsh Brazilian prison, this Oscar-winning 1985 film follows two very different cellmates -- one a revolutionary and the other a gay man who passes the time retelling the story of an old movie. Starring William Hurt (who won the Best Actor Oscar for his performance), Raul Julia, and Sônia Braga. Directed by Hector Babenco; written by Leonard Schrader, based on the novel by Manuel Puig.

While vacationing in Rio, a befuddled older fellow finds himself involved in a comedic affair with the teenage daughter of his best friend.