The (mis)adventures of João Grilo and Chicó in Brazil's Northeastern region. The four-chapter miniseries original version of O Auto da Compadecida.
The best episode of "O Auto da Compadecida" is "Episode 4", rated 9.5/10 from 105 user votes. It was directed by Guel Arraes and written by N/A. "Episode 4" aired on 1/8/1999 and is rated 0.2 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 1".
João Grilo dies and has to use all his wit to avoid going to Hell.
Director: Guel Arraes
Writer: N/A
When a dog dies of poisoning, the two caretakers, trying to avoid the wrath of its owners, convince the local priest and a bishop to give the dead animal a Christian burial, promising them a share of a supposed dog's will.
Director: Guel Arraes
Writer: N/A
João Grilo try to deceive a rich man into believing that Chicó is a worthy (and, mostly, wealthy) man for his daughter.
Director: Guel Arraes
Writer: N/A
João Grilo deceive two men to fight each other, making Chicó look like a brave man in-between the quarrel.
Director: Guel Arraes
Writer: N/A