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A Brutal Pact: The Murder of Daniella Perez

A Brutal Pact: The Murder of Daniella Perez

TV-MA2022•1h 0m•7.6/10
DocumentaryCrime

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7.6/10(39)

In 1992, actress and dancer Daniella Perez was murdered by her co-star, Guilherme de Pádua and his wife, Paula Thomaz, in a cruelly premeditated crime. The untimely death of the 22-year-old, daughter of Brazilian author and producer, International Emmy winner Gloria Perez, shocked the country, gained notoriety and occupied the front pages of national newspapers for years.

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Producing Partners

Language

PT

Status

Ended

First Aired

July 21, 2022

Last Aired

July 28, 2022

Networks

HBO Max

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
The Night that Never Ended (A Noite que Nunca Acabou)
E1
The Night that Never Ended (A Noite que Nunca Acabou)
Air date: 2022-07-21
In 1992, the disappearance of rising telenovela star Daniella Perez prompts a frantic search through the streets of Rio de Janeiro. Then, after locating her body, police narrow in on a suspect with close ties to the late actress.
The Assassins (Os Assassinos)
E2
The Assassins (Os Assassinos)
Air date: 2022-07-21
In the days following Daniella’s death, the investigation – and an all-out media frenzy – closes in on the young actress’ on-screen love interest, actor Guilherme de Pádua.
A Tireless Mother
E3
A Tireless Mother
Air date: 2022-07-28
Gloria Perez, Daniella's mother and the author of the soap opera starred by her daughter and her murderer, finds flaws in the police work and starts to run her own investigation.
Where Did They Come From?
E4
Where Did They Come From?
Air date: 2022-07-28
Was Justice Served?
E5
Was Justice Served?
Air date: 2022-07-28

Cast

Daniella Perez

Daniella Perez

Self (archive footage)

Glória Perez

Glória Perez

Self

Raul Gazolla

Raul Gazolla

Self

Cláudia Raia

Cláudia Raia

Self

Fábio Assunção

Fábio Assunção

Self

Maurício Mattar

Maurício Mattar

Self

Alexandre Frota

Alexandre Frota

Self

Stênio Garcia

Stênio Garcia

Self

Cristiana Oliveira

Cristiana Oliveira

Self

Eri Johnson

Eri Johnson

Self

Marieta Severo

Marieta Severo

Self

Wolf Maya

Wolf Maya

Self

Roberto Carlos

Roberto Carlos

Self

Sonia Abrão

Sonia Abrão

Self

Glória Maria

Glória Maria

Self

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