O Xangô de Baker Street
Encyclopedia
O Xangô de Baker Street (English title: A Samba for Sherlock) is a book written in 1995 by the Brazil
ian author, comedian, and talk show host, Jô Soares
. In 2001 it was made the movie of the same name.
, 1886. Actress Sarah Bernhardt
performs at the city's Municipal Theater, captivating the local audience enthralled by French culture. The city is at her feet, and even the Emperor Pedro II
comes to pay his respects. He confides a secret to her: the disappearance of a precious Stradivarius
violin presented by him to the charming widow Baroness Maria Luiza. The actress suggests to the monarch to hire her friend, the legendary British
detective Sherlock Holmes
, to solve the case. Subsequently, a brutal murder shocks the city, and leaves the police superintendent Mello Pimenta: a prostitute
had been killed and mutilated, her ears cut off and a violin cord strategically placed on her body by the perpetrator. Later, under the heat of the tropical sun, the lives of Holmes and Doctor Watson are changed forever, as they find themselves neck-deep in a cultural milieu that portrays all standard Brazilian stereotypes.
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
ian author, comedian, and talk show host, Jô Soares
Jô Soares
José Eugênio Soares, best known as Jô Soares is a Brazilian comedian, talk show host, author, theatrical producer, director, actor, painter and musician. Soares was born in Rio de Janeiro...
. In 2001 it was made the movie of the same name.
Plot summary for the Book and Movie
Rio de JaneiroRio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro , commonly referred to simply as Rio, is the capital city of the State of Rio de Janeiro, the second largest city of Brazil, and the third largest metropolitan area and agglomeration in South America, boasting approximately 6.3 million people within the city proper, making it the 6th...
, 1886. Actress Sarah Bernhardt
Sarah Bernhardt
Sarah Bernhardt was a French stage and early film actress, and has been referred to as "the most famous actress the world has ever known". Bernhardt made her fame on the stages of France in the 1870s, and was soon in demand in Europe and the Americas...
performs at the city's Municipal Theater, captivating the local audience enthralled by French culture. The city is at her feet, and even the Emperor Pedro II
Pedro II of Brazil
Dom Pedro II , nicknamed "the Magnanimous", was the second and last ruler of the Empire of Brazil, reigning for over 58 years. Born in Rio de Janeiro, he was the seventh child of Emperor Dom Pedro I of Brazil and Empress Dona Maria Leopoldina and thus a member of the Brazilian branch of...
comes to pay his respects. He confides a secret to her: the disappearance of a precious Stradivarius
Stradivarius
The name Stradivarius is associated with violins built by members of the Stradivari family, particularly Antonio Stradivari. According to their reputation, the quality of their sound has defied attempts to explain or reproduce, though this belief is controversial...
violin presented by him to the charming widow Baroness Maria Luiza. The actress suggests to the monarch to hire her friend, the legendary British
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
detective Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes is a fictional detective created by Scottish author and physician Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The fantastic London-based "consulting detective", Holmes is famous for his astute logical reasoning, his ability to take almost any disguise, and his use of forensic science skills to solve...
, to solve the case. Subsequently, a brutal murder shocks the city, and leaves the police superintendent Mello Pimenta: a prostitute
Prostitution
Prostitution is the act or practice of providing sexual services to another person in return for payment. The person who receives payment for sexual services is called a prostitute and the person who receives such services is known by a multitude of terms, including a "john". Prostitution is one of...
had been killed and mutilated, her ears cut off and a violin cord strategically placed on her body by the perpetrator. Later, under the heat of the tropical sun, the lives of Holmes and Doctor Watson are changed forever, as they find themselves neck-deep in a cultural milieu that portrays all standard Brazilian stereotypes.
Cast (in credits order)
- Joaquim de AlmeidaJoaquim de AlmeidaJoaquim António Portugal Baptista de Almeida is a Portuguese-born American actor. He began his acting doing some theater. During the 1980s, he started his film career appearing on the 1982 action film The Soldier, and later achieved recognition for playing Andrea Bonanno in the 1987 Italian film...
... Sherlock HolmesSherlock HolmesSherlock Holmes is a fictional detective created by Scottish author and physician Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The fantastic London-based "consulting detective", Holmes is famous for his astute logical reasoning, his ability to take almost any disguise, and his use of forensic science skills to solve... - Marco NaniniMarco NaniniMarco Antônio Barroso Nanini is a Brazilian theater, film and TV actor of Italian descent. Most of his activities have been in comedy. He is in the permanent casting of Rede Globo....
... Mello Pimenta - Anthony O'DonnellAnthony O'DonnellAnthony O'Donnell is a Welsh actor. In 1982, he was awarded the London Critic's Circle Theatre Award for Most Promising Newcomer in the Stratford Season.-Filmography:*Knock for Knock *Nuts in May *The Sweeney...
... Doctor Watson - Maria de MedeirosMaria de MedeirosMaria de Medeiros Esteves Vitorino de Almeida, DamSE , better known as Maria de Medeiros , is a Portuguese actress, director, and singer who has been involved in both European and American film productions.-Personal life:...
... Sarah BernhardtSarah BernhardtSarah Bernhardt was a French stage and early film actress, and has been referred to as "the most famous actress the world has ever known". Bernhardt made her fame on the stages of France in the 1870s, and was soon in demand in Europe and the Americas... - Cláudia AbreuCláudia AbreuCláudia Abreu Fonseca is a Brazilian actress. She is married to the Brazilian movie maker José Henrique Fonseca.- Filmography :*1996 - Tieta do Agreste -...
... Baroness Maria Luiza - Caco Ciocler ... Miguel Solera de Lara
- Marcello Antony ... Marquês de Salles
- Cláudio Marzo ... Emperor Pedro IIPedro II of BrazilDom Pedro II , nicknamed "the Magnanimous", was the second and last ruler of the Empire of Brazil, reigning for over 58 years. Born in Rio de Janeiro, he was the seventh child of Emperor Dom Pedro I of Brazil and Empress Dona Maria Leopoldina and thus a member of the Brazilian branch of...
- Martha Overbeck ... Empress Theresa Christina
- Thalma de Freitas ... Ana Candelária
- Letícia SabatellaLetícia SabatellaLetícia Sabatella is a Brazilian actress.-Television:- Cinema :-Music:-External links:...
... Esperidiana - Malu Galli ... Chiquinha GonzagaChiquinha GonzagaFrancisca Edwiges Neves Gonzaga was a Brazilian composer, pianist and conductor....
- Jô SoaresJô SoaresJosé Eugênio Soares, best known as Jô Soares is a Brazilian comedian, talk show host, author, theatrical producer, director, actor, painter and musician. Soares was born in Rio de Janeiro...
... Desembargador Coelho Bastos - Walney Costa ... José WhiteJosé White LafitteJosé Silvestre White Lafitte , also known as Joseph, was a Cuban violinist and composer. His father was Spanish and his mother was Afro-Cuban....
- Roger Belo ... Comte d'Eu
- Regiana Antonini ... Princess IsabelIsabel, Princess Imperial of BrazilDona Isabel , nicknamed "the Redemptress", was the heiress presumptive to the throne of the Empire of Brazil, bearing the title of Princess Imperial....
Production Crew
- Produced by Caíque Martins Ferreira, Marcelo Laffitte, Tino Navarro, Bruno Stroppiana, & José Zimerman
- Original Music by Edu LoboEdu LoboEduardo de Góes "Edu" Lobo is a Brazilian bossa nova singer, guitarist, and composer. He achieved fame in the 1960s as part of the bossa nova movement...
- Cinematography by Lauro Escorel
- Film Editing by Diana Vasconcellos
- Production Design by Marcos Flaksman
- Art Direction by Marcos Flaksman
- Set Decoration by Ana Anet
- Costume Design by Marília Carneiro & Karla Monteiro
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
- Kátia LundKátia LundKátia Lund is an American-Brazilian film director and screenwriter. Her most notable work was as co-director of the film City of God....
.... first assistant director - Isabella Teixeira .... second assistant director
- Kátia Lund
- Art Department
- Daniel Flaksman .... set designer
- Sound Department
- Miriam Biderman .... sound editor
- Ryan Collison .... foley engineer
- Jacob Ribicoff .... foley supervisor
- Jorge Saldanha .... sound recordist
- Yan Saldanha .... boom operator
- Reilly Steele .... sound
- Camera and Electrical Department
- Daniel Duran .... assistant camera
- Other crew
- Patrícia Alencastro .... script supervisor
- Valeria Costa Amorim .... production coordinator
- Daniel Camargo .... script supervisor assistant
- Rodrigo Lamounier .... location manager
- Samantha Mytrano .... production assistant: second unit