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Antônio Alves, Taxista

1996·Show
82Episodes in1Season

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Big heart, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Deeply romantic and wholesome

Much of it is about family.

  • Romance9
  • Wholesome8
  • Hopefulness8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life, family, and class and money

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion4
  • Rewatchability3

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting5
  • Narrative Structure5
  • Character Depth5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition5
  • Music Centrality5
  • Cinematography3

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Antônio Alves, Taxista is a Brazilian telenovela produced by Ronda Studios and broadcast by SBT from May 6 to August 10, 1996. It is a Brazilian adaptation of the Argentine telenovela Rolando Rivas, taxista (1972), created by Alberto Migré. Adapted by Ronaldo Ciambroni, with direction by Jorge Montero and general direction by Marcelo Travesso, the telenovela stars Fábio Jr., Guilhermina Guinle, Branca de Camargo, Rubens Caribé, Elaine Cristina, Murilo Rosa, and Eliete Cigarini. The story follows Antônio Alves, a humble taxi driver who moves to São Paulo after the death of his parents and becomes responsible for supporting his four younger siblings. While trying to build a better life, he meets Mônica, a young woman from a wealthy family, and the two fall in love despite their different social backgrounds. Their relationship faces family conflicts, personal struggles, and challenges involving friendship, responsibility, and the search for happiness.
Classic Brazilian TelenovelaRags-to-Riches RomanceSocial Class ConflictMelodramatic Family SagaUrban Working-Class LifeNostalgic 90s TVHeartwarming DramaAdaptation of Argentine Classic

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Is Antônio Alves, Taxista worth watching?

75
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does Antônio Alves, Taxista have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 82 episodes.

When did Antônio Alves, Taxista air?

It ran from 1996 to 1996 and has ended.

What language is Antônio Alves, Taxista in?

Portuguese

It was made in Portuguese. Produced in Brazil, Argentina.