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| Country of origin | Brazil |
| Original language | Portuguese |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 10 |
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| Production location | São Paulo |
| Cinematography | André Modugno |
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| Network | Fox Premium |
| Release | February 24, 2018 – June 7, 2019 |
Rio Heroes is a Brazilian drama television series created by Fabio Danesi, Camila Raffanti and Alexandre Soares Silva, and produced by Mixer Films, NBCUniversal and Fox Networks Group: the 1st season premiered on Fox Premium on February 24, 2018, and the 2nd season premiered on May 10, 2019.
The series is based on a wrestling championship that actually existed between the years 2007 and 2009 and which became known for its extremely crude and violent nature.[1] Starring Murilo Rosa in the lead role, Rio Heroes follows the story of Jorge Pereira, a jiu-jitsu athlete who did not conform to the increasing limitations imposed by wrestling federations that prevented the execution of certain blows and forced the use of gloves.[2]
Premise
The series is based on the real story of the Brazilian wrestler Jorge Pereira, who decided to create a Vale tudo championship.
Cast
- Murilo Rosa as Jorge Pereira
- Juliana Araripe as Carol
- Bruno Bellarmino as Jair Cabeçada
- Roney Facchini as Rogério
- Priscila Fantin as Claudinha Pitbull
- Giovanni Gallo as Max Werneck
- Luiz Guilherme as Mestre Galdino
- Ronny Kriwat as Pipo
- Rafael Losso as Eric
- Miguel Nader as Goya
- Duda Nagle as Rogerinho
- André Ramiro as Basilio
References
- ↑ "Rio Heroes aposta em violência crua para contar história de campeonato clandestino de luta livre". Omelete (in Portuguese). February 24, 2018.
- ↑ "Rio Heroes: Série nacional busca evocar a honra na porradaria (Primeiras impressões)". Adoro Cinema (in Portuguese). February 22, 2018.
External links
- Rio Heroes at IMDb