As Pupilas do Senhor Reitor

Synopsis

As Pupilas do Senhor Reitor is a Brazilian telenovela produced by SBT and originally broadcast from December 6, 1994, to July 8, 1995. Based on the 1867 novel of the same name by Portuguese writer Júlio Dinis, it was adapted by Lauro César Muniz, with scripts by Bosco Brasil, Ismael Fernandes, Analy A. Pinto, Aziz Bajur, and Zeno Wilde under the supervision of Chico de Assis. The telenovela stars Juca de Oliveira, Débora Bloch, Luciana Braga, Eduardo Moscovis, and Tuca Andrada. Set in a 19th-century Portuguese village, the story follows the orphaned sisters Guida and Clara, who are raised by the respected Padre Antônio, known as the Senhor Reitor. After Daniel returns home as a doctor following years away, old feelings are rekindled, but misunderstandings, forbidden love, family rivalries, and social expectations threaten the happiness of both sisters. As secrets and sacrifices come to light, the couples must overcome prejudice and scandal in their search for true love.

Cast

Juca de Oliveira

Padre Antônio, o Senhor Reitor

Débora Bloch

Margarida das Meadas, a Guida

Luciana Braga

Clara das Meadas

Eduardo Moscovis

Daniel das Dornas

Tuca Andrada

Pedro das Dornas

Elias Gleizer

Sr. José das Dornas

Luiz Carlos Arutin

Dr. João Semana

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Daniela Camargo

Amália Diniz de Sá

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Cláudio Fontana

Manoel do Alpendre

Denise Del Vecchio

Joana

Jofre Soares

Mestre Álvaro

Paulo Goulart

Dom Arlindo da Silva

Valéria Alencar

Francisca da Esquina, a Francisquinha

Ana Lúcia Torre

Zefa das Graças

Cláudia Mello

Brásia

Miriam Mehler

Rosa

Rogério Márcico

Pereirinha

Roberto Bomtempo

Padre José

Lu Grimaldi

Elvira

Lulu Pavarin

Donana

Crew

Directing

• Nilton Travesso Director
• Del Rangel Director
• Henrique Martins Director

Writing

• Júlio Dinis Original Story
• Lauro César Muniz Writer
• Bosco Brasil Writer
• Ismael Fernandes Writer
• Analy A. Pinto Writer
• Aziz Bajur Writer
• Zeno Wilde Writer
• Chico de Assis Writers' Assistant

Seasons & episodes