---
title: "Bye Bye Brazil"
year: 1980
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/bye-bye-brazil-1980"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 42167
imdb_id: "tt0080482"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 110
community_rating: 6.8
vote_count: 61
content_rating: "R"
---

# Bye Bye Brazil (1980) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/bye-bye-brazil-1980

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Bye Bye Brazil" (1980).
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Title: Bye Bye Brazil (Portuguese: Bye Bye Brasil).
Year: 1980 (US release 10/10/1980) / 1979 (satirical comedy film).
Director: Carlos Diegues.
Co-writer: Carlos Diegues.
Genre: Drama / Satirical comedy.
Runtime: 1h 50m.
Rating: R.
Cast: José Wilker, Betty Faria, Fábio Jr. (or Fábio Júnior), Zaira Zambelli.
Characters:
Caravana Rolidei (troupe).
Lorde Cigano (Gypsy Lord) - does magic tricks.
Salomé - performs erotic dances.
Andorinha (Swallow) - mute, performs feats of strength.
Ciço - young accordion player, enamored of Salomé.
Dasdô - Ciço's pregnant wife.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel, Film Movement Plus, Film Movement Plus Amazon Channel | Kanopy | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | MUBI, Film Movement Plus, MUBI Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Plex |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Carlos Diegues
- **Networks / Studios**: LC Barreto

## Key Cast Continuity

- **José Wilker** as *Lorde Cigano*
- **Betty Faria** as *Salomé*
- **Fábio Júnior** as *Ciço*
- **Zaira Zambelli** as *Dasdô*
- **Príncipe Nabor** as *Andorinha*
- **Emmanuel Cavalcanti** as *Prefeito*
- **José Márcio Passos** as *Assessor*
- **Carlos Kroeber** as *Caminhoneiro*
- **Jofre Soares** as *Zé da Luz*
- **Rodolfo Arena** as *Lavrador*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Bye Bye Brazil online?
Bye Bye Brazil is currently available to watch or stream on MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel, Film Movement Plus, Film Movement Plus Amazon Channel. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Bye Bye Brazil worth watching?
Bye Bye Brazil holds a community rating of 6.8/10 based on 61 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Bye Bye Brazil and when was it released?
Bye Bye Brazil is a feature film with a runtime of 110 minutes. It was released in 1980. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Bye Bye Brazil?
Bye Bye Brazil was directed by Carlos Diegues.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Bye Bye Brazil — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/42167)
- [Bye Bye Brazil (1980) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/42167-bye-bye-brasil/cast)
- [Bye Bye Brazil (1980) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0080482/)
- [Bye Bye Brazil - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bye_Bye_Brazil)
- [Bye Bye Brazil (1980) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/bye-bye-brazil/credits)
- [Bye Bye Brazil (1980) Cast & Crew | Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/bye-bye-brazil/20003466/credits/)

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