

Maria 38
1959-08-14 · 90 min · ★ 8.0
Maria is a young woman who becomes a well-known crook in the bohemian district of Lapa, in Rio de Janeiro. She earns her living with little scams and tricks. Nevertheless, she is good-hearted, and that's why her latest cheat doesn't work at all.
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- Directors
- Watson Macedo
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- Produções Watson Macedo
- Countries
- Brazil
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- Released
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ElianaMaria
John HerbertChico
AnabellaAninha
Herval RossanoHenrique
Afonso StuartSr. Gustavo
Zilka SalaberryEugênia
Roberto DuvalEurico
Angelito MelloDr. Abílio, comissário
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