Via Appia
A controversial movie about Brazil's seedy underworld
Frank, a HIV infected former Lufthansa steward, goes back to Rio from Germany with a film crew to look for Mario, a young man with whom he had a one night stand. Before Mario departed the morning after, he left a message scrawled in soap on the bathroom mirror: 'Welcome to the AIDS club'. Frank and his director hire a fast talking hustler named José (Guilherme di Padua) to help them to find Mario who seems alway to have just left whenever they arrive. Via Appia is the nickname of a Rio district where male prostitutes hang out...
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Movie Details
- Original Title: Via Appia
- Genres: Adventure, Drama, Romance
- Release Date: 1990-09-01
- Runtime: 90 minutes
- Rating: 4.4/10 (5 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: freihändler filmproduktion, Galeria Alaska Productions, ZDF
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.4136
- Languages: English, German, Portuguese, Spanish
Cast & Crew
Peter Senner
as Frank
Guilherme de Pádua
as José
Yves Jansen
as Regisseur
Margarita Schmidt
as Lucia
José Carlos Berenguer
as Sergio
Gustavo Motta
as Ulieno
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Via Appia?▼
Via Appia is a Adventure, Drama, Romance movie directed by . It was released on 1990-09-01.
Who are the main actors in Via Appia?▼
The main cast includes Peter Senner, Guilherme de Pádua, Yves Jansen, Margarita Schmidt, José Carlos Berenguer, .
Where can I watch Via Appia online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Via Appia is available.
Is Via Appia based on a true story?▼
A controversial movie about Brazil's seedy underworld
What is the IMDb rating of Via Appia?▼
Via Appia has an IMDb rating of 4.4/10 based on 5 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Via Appia?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Via Appia?▼
The soundtrack was composed by freihändler filmproduktion, Galeria Alaska Productions, ZDF. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Via Appia filmed?▼
Via Appia was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Via Appia?▼
The total runtime of Via Appia is 90 minutes.
Is Via Appia suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to Via Appia?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Via Appia.
Does Via Appia have a post-credit scene?▼
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