Roque Santeiro 1985

Overview

Roque Santeiro is a Brazilian telenovela that aired on TV Globo from June 24, 1985, to February 21, 1986. The series, which spans 209 episodes, is set in the small, impoverished town of Asa Branca in the Brazilian Northeast. In the story, the character Roque Santeiro is revered as a local saint after he was supposedly killed by a bandit eighteen years earlier while attempting to save the local church. Following his disappearance, local leaders including the landowner Sinhozinho Malta and the mayor Florindo exploit the legend to maintain control over the population. They even fabricate a widow named Porcina, claiming she was secretly married to Roque before his death. The situation becomes complicated when Roque returns to the town, allegedly to save his people. This unexpected arrival forces Malta, Florindo, Porcina, and other town figures to attempt to suppress his presence to protect their interests. The production was created by Dias Gomes and is categorized as a soap, comedy, and drama.