---
title: "A Patota"
year: 1972
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/a-patota-1972"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 227843
imdb_id: null
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 106
community_rating: 0.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# A Patota (1972) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/a-patota-1972

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

A Patota is a television series first released in 1972. Catalogued under Family, Comedy, Action & Adventure, Soap. Produced and broadcast by TV Globo. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 106 tracked episodes.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Four village kids chase a shared dream of Africa amid class divides."

### Why Watch
- Explores class differences through children’s eyes
- Combines humor with an adventurous quest
- Features supportive adult characters

### Caveats & Content Note
- Soap-like melodrama may feel dated
- Pacing can be slower for modern viewers
- Tone & Suitability: Suitable for general audiences with gentle comedy and light drama.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: family, comedy, adventure, social

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/a-patota-1972#watch.

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (106 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 106
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 3 (3%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 103 (97%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Maria Clara Machado
- **Networks / Studios**: TV Globo

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Fábio Mássimo** as *Vicente Cara-de-Pau*
- **Rosana Garcia** as *Juliana*
- **Júlio César** as *Bolacha*
- **José Antonio Prata** as *Tião*
- **Córis Júnior** as *Pedro*
- **Francis Waimberg** as *Mônica*
- **Jorge Alexandre** as *Chico Fantasia*
- **Débora Duarte** as *Neli*
- **Marco Nanini** as *Professor Adolfo Simões*
- **Mário Gomes** as *Jorge*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the central dream of the children?
The children hope to travel to Africa together.

### Q: Which adults help the kids achieve their dream?
Teacher Neli, her boyfriend Jorge, and Professor Simões assist them.

### Q: What social issue does the series highlight?
It highlights class differences between the poor and rich in the village.

### Q: What genres describe the series?
It is categorized as family, comedy, action‑adventure, and soap.

### Q: When was the series originally released?
It premiered in 1972.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [A Patota — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/227843)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*