Series synopsis
Isaura: Slave Girl, also known as Escrava Isaura is a soap drama television series that premiered on TV Globo on October 11, 1976. It ended on February 4, 1977. It was created by Gilberto Braga. It stars Lucélia Santos, Rubens de Falco, Edwin Luisi and Roberto Pirillo.
Set in 19th-century Brazil during the waning years of slavery, Escrava Isaura tells the story of Isaura, a white-skinned enslaved woman raised with the manners and education of a noble lady. Though treated with affection by her mistress, Isaura remains legally enslaved and becomes the object of obsessive desire by Leôncio Almeida, the cruel heir to the plantation.
After the death of her protector, Isaura falls under Leôncio’s control. Despite his attempts to seduce and dominate her, she resists ...
Premise
Set in 19th-century Brazil during the waning years of slavery, Escrava Isaura tells the story of Isaura, a white-skinned enslaved woman raised with the manners and education of a noble lady. Though treated with affection by her mistress, Isaura remains legally enslaved and becomes the object of obsessive desire by Leôncio Almeida, the cruel heir to the plantation.
After the death of her protector, Isaura falls under Leôncio’s control. Despite his attempts to seduce and dominate her, she resists, determined to preserve her dignity and freedom. Her father, Miguel, helps her escape to Recife, where she adopts a new identity and meets Álvaro, a wealthy and principled abolitionist who falls in love with her.
Leôncio eventually tracks her down, leading to dramatic confrontations. In the end, Álvaro rescues Isaura by purchasing Leôncio’s debts, securing her freedom and affirming the story’s central themes of justice, love, and resistance against oppression.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Lucélia Santos as Isaura dos Anjos / Elvira
- Rubens de Falco as Leôncio Correia de Almeida
- Edwin Luisi as Álvaro Santana de Souza
- Roberto Pirillo as Tobias Paes Vidal
- Norma Blum as Malvina Fontoura
- Gilberto Martinho as Horácio Correia de Almeida
- Beatriz Lyra as Ester
- Átila Iório as Miguel / Anselmo
Supporting cast
- Léa Garcia as Rosa
- Isaac Bardavid as José Francisco
- Haroldo de Oliveira as André
- Maria das Graças as Santa
- Zeni Pereira as Januária
- Mário Cardoso as Henrique
- Elisa Fernandes as Taís
- Ângela Leal as Carmem
- Dary Reis as Conselheiro Fontoura
- Amíris Veronese as Alba
- Carlos Duval as Beltrão
- Ítalo Rossi as José
Guest cast
- Henriette Morineau as Madame Madeleine Besançon
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 100 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 100 | October 11, 1976 | February 4, 1977 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Chapter 1 Ester suffers from missing her son. Almeida and Fontoura go to a slave auction. Malvina is enchanted by Isaura. Ester finds out that Leôncio is returning home. |
October 11, 1976 |
| 2 |
Chapter 2 Almeida orders Ester to treat Isaura as a slave. Henrique insists on meeting Isaura. Isaura asks Januária to tell her about her past. Leôncio reunites with Isaura. |
October 12, 1976 |
| 3 |
Chapter 3 Leôncio becomes fascinated by Isaura. Malvina gives a gift to Santa. André challenges Francisco and is punished. Isaura questions Ester about her past. Almeida confronts Leôncio. |
October 13, 1976 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | TV Globo |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 11, 1976 |
| Last aired | February 4, 1977 |
| Runtime | 36 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday at 18:00:00 |