Born in Rio de Janeiro in 1928, Maurício do Valle made a significant impact in Brazilian cinema, often portraying powerful, villainous characters. In Amazon Jail (1982), he embodies the gritty essence of exploitation films, bringing a raw intensity to his role that resonates with fans of the genre. His collaborations with renowned filmmaker Glauber Rocha in the 1960s established him as a versatile actor, yet it is his work in the realm of cult cinema that solidifies his legacy. Do Valle's performances continue to captivate audiences, making him a vital figure in the conversation around Brazilian exploitation films.
Amazon Jail
Women have been lured to Edgar's white slave market somewhere in the Amazon jungle of Brazil with promises of work. Edgar and his bisexual partner keep the girls in a corral and bring them into Edgar's Dionysian parties when customers come to peruse the merchandise. Edgar's nephew has fallen for one of the trapped girls and helps the girls make an escape. They escape into the jungle and use their "talents" to survive the jungle and the men who pursue them, while dealing with the tribulations associated with a wild gang of women. Young women in the Amazon are kidnapped by a ring of devil-worshipers, who plan to sell them as sex slaves. Some of the women escape, but are pursued into the jungle by their captors. The women must band together to turn the tables on their kidnappers.
