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Black August

TV series

Black August

8/ 10· 519931 season · 16 episodes
CrimeDramaMystery

The series tells the story of a criminal investigation into the murder of businessman Paulo Gomes de Aguiar at the beginning of August. In the midst of the Vargas government crisis, the murder case is taken by police commissioner Alberto Mattos, an honest and incorruptible man who is not well regarded by his co-workers, as the place is totally turned over to corruption.

Created by
Denise Saraceni

Seasons and episodes

1 season · 16 episodes

Ended
Miniseries

Miniseries

16 episodesAugust 24, 1993
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Adapted from the novel by Rubem Fonseca, the thriller takes place in Rio de Janeiro in 1954. Police commissioner, Alberto is in charge of investigating the death of businessman Paulo Gomes.

  1. S1 E1

    Episode 1

    Aug 24, 199336 min

    A mysterious homicide takes place. Gregório gives Climério a gun. Alberto Mattos investigates the murder and finds an important clue that was at the crime scene.

  2. S1 E2

    Episode 2

    Aug 25, 199336 min

    Luciana Aguiar is interrogated by Alberto Mattos. Luiz Magalhães talks about money with Gregório Fortunato. Rosalvo discovers Paulo Aguiar's relationship with Pedro Lomagno.

  3. S1 E3

    Episode 3

    Aug 26, 199337 min

    Alberto talks to the pimp Laura about Vitor Freitas. Rosalvo discovers a rotten event in Paulo Aguiar's past. Alcino prepares to kill Carlos Lacerda.

  4. S1 E4

    Episode 4

    Aug 27, 199337 min

    Alcino makes a mistake and kills an air force major. Vitor has a meeting with Pedro Lomagno and Cláudio Aguiar. Alberto argues with Ramos. Turco Velho accepts Ilídio’s mission.

  5. S1 E5

    Episode 5

    Aug 31, 199341 min

    Climério tells Alcino to disappear. Raimundo tells Alberto about a black man. Ilídio changes his mind. Turco Velho arrives at Alberto’s apartment.

  6. S1 E6

    Episode 6

    Sep 1, 199338 min

    Gregório tells Climério to disappear. Padua kills Turco Velho. Rosalvo finds José Silva's address. Alberto notices an important detail in Gregório Fortunato's photo.

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Where can I watch Black August?
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How many seasons of Black August are there?
Black August has 1 season and 16 episodes. Status: Ended.
Will there be a new season of Black August?
Black August has ended; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on September 17, 1993.
Who stars in Black August?
Black August stars José Mayer, Vera Fischer, Letícia Sabatella, Lúcia Veríssimo, Elias Gleizer.

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