O Ébrio (English: The Drunkard) is a Brazilian telenovela produced and broadcast by TV Globo. It premiered on 8 November 1965 and ended on 18 February 1966. It is the first "novela das oito" to be aired in the timeslot.
Written and directed by José Castellar and Heloísa Castellar, the novela is inspired by the song of the same name by Vicente Celestino and featured a guest appearance by the singer in the first episode.
Plot The Drunkard tells the story of Gilberto, a man who, after being deceived by his relatives and friends and betrayed by his wife, is presumed dead due to his severe alcoholism. A case of mistaken identity earns him the nickname “The Drunkard”, by which he becomes known.
Cast Actor Character Ricardo Nóvoa Gilberto Líria Marçal Marieta Nydia Lícia Francisca Eloísa Mafalda Eloísa Berta Zemel Adélia Xandó Batista Coronel Romualdo Jacyra Silva Regina Rogério Márcico Rogerinho Lucy MeirellesLiza Telcy Perez Medeiros Márcia Cardeal Vera Gervásio Marques Osmano Cardoso Rubens Campos Francisco Serrano Vicente Celestino special appearance
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