Ele, o Boto
Walter Lima Jr.
Ele, o Boto is a drama e fantasia movie released in 1987, directed by Walter Lima Jr., starring Carlos Alberto Riccelli, Cássia Kis e Ney Latorraca. It runs 1h 48min and is rated 14+ in Brazil. In Brazil, it is available to stream on Looke e Looke Amazon Channel.
Official synopsis
Em noite de lua cheia o inesperado acontece
Segundo uma lenda amazônica, em noite de lua cheia o Boto vem à terra e se transforma em humano, para seduzir e ser amado pelas mulheres e odiado pelos homens. Uma de suas conquistas é a filha de um pescador, que tem um filho com o Boto. Constantemente ele reaparece para seduzi-la e, mesmo quando ela se casa, ele continua a procurando. Isto provoca a ira do marido, que deseja matá-lo de qualquer jeito.
Where to watch Ele, o Boto
Looke
Looke Amazon Channel
Availability in Brazil · updated 30/09/2026
Cast of Ele, o Boto
12 actors
Carlos Alberto Riccelli
as Boto
Cássia Kis
as Tereza
Ney Latorraca
as Rufino
Dira Paes
as Corina
Ruy Polanah
as Zé Amaro
Paulo Vinícius
as Luciano
Rolando Boldrin
as Contador de causo
Tonico Pereira
as Pereira
See full cast (12)
- Director
- Walter Lima Jr.
- Cinematography
- Pedro Farkas
- Editing
- Mair Tavares
- Music
- Wagner Tiso
- Production
- Lucy Barreto, Flávio R. Tambellini, Luiz Carlos Barreto
- Screenplay
- Walter Lima Jr., Affonso Romano de Sant'Anna
Where you've seen the cast of Ele, o Boto
- Carlos Alberto Riccelli as Boto is also in Eles Não Usam Black-Tie - Conversando com o Elenco (2007)
- Cássia Kis as Tereza is also in Meu Nome Não é Johnny (2008)
- Ney Latorraca as Rufino is also in Das Tripas Coração (1982) and Irma Vap: O Retorno (2006)
- Dira Paes as Corina is also in A Grande Família: O Filme (2007), O Segredo dos Diamantes (2014) and Os Amigos (2013)
Frequently asked questions about Ele, o Boto
Where to watch Ele, o Boto?
In Brazil, Ele, o Boto is available on Looke, Looke Amazon Channel e Amazon Video.
Is Ele, o Boto on any streaming service?
Yes. It is available to stream on Looke e Looke Amazon Channel.
Is Ele, o Boto on Netflix?
No. As of the last check, on 30/09/2026, Ele, o Boto was not on Netflix in Brazil. It is available on Looke e Looke Amazon Channel.
How long is Ele, o Boto?
Ele, o Boto runs 1h 48min (108 minutes).
What is the age rating of Ele, o Boto?
In Brazil, it is rated 14+.
What year did Ele, o Boto come out?
Ele, o Boto came out in 1987.
Ele, o Boto details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- Portuguese
- Countries
- Brazil
- Production companies
- LC Barreto, Embrafilme
Themes
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