Genésio Arruda
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as Bentinho Samambaia (archive footage) O Filme que Fala Released
January 19, 2026 Documentary
Genésio Arruda was a Brazilian actor, radio host, singer, composer, and film director. He became known on the stage for his role as a hillbilly.
Filmography
As Aventuras de Pedro Malasartes
as Homem que entra no saco
Zé do Periquito
as Maestro
Tristeza do Jeca
as Coronel Policarpo
O Babão
as Zé Babão
Carnival in A Major
as Caipira
O Dia É Nosso
as Guarabira
Acabaram-se os Otários
as Bentinho Samambaia
O Campeão de Foot-Ball
as Zezinho
Vocação Irresistível
as Caipira
Apuros do Genésio
as Elle
O Filme que Fala
as Bentinho Samambaia (archive footage)