Lael Rodrigues
An image from Rio Babilonia, one of the productions that also features Lael Rodrigues.
Lael Rodrigues

Lael Rodrigues

November 25, 1951 — Campos do Jordão, São Paulo, Brazil

Lael Rodrigues was a producer, director and screenwriter.

The three films that directed in the 80s present the participation of singers and rock bands of great success of the time. They were great box office hits in Brazil, especially among young audiences.

In 1987, after finishing the filming of Rádio Pirata, he suffered a rupture of the esophagus, which led to the development of acute pancreatitis and renal failure. He died at the age of 38.

Rio Babilonia

Rio Babilonia

1982

Bete Balanço

Bete Balanço

1984

Bar Esperanza

Bar Esperanza

1983

Gaijin: A Brazilian Odyssey

Gaijin: A Brazilian Odyssey

1980

Rock Estrela

Rock Estrela

1986

Rádio Pirata

Rádio Pirata

1987

Parahyba Mulher Macho

Parahyba Mulher Macho

1983

Se Segura, Malandro!

Se Segura, Malandro!

1978