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Boca

1994-09-16 · 91 min · ★ 3.6

Drama · Thriller

A photo-journalist goes to Brazil to investigate a savage crime boss. She becomes infatuated with the story.

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Directors
Walter Avancini, Zalman King
Production companies
The Zalman King Company, J.N. Produções
Countries
Brazil
Status
Released

Top Cast

Rae Dawn ChongRae Dawn ChongJ.J.
Martin KempMartin KempReb
Tarcísio MeiraTarcísio MeiraBoca
Martin SheenMartin SheenJesse James Montgomery
Carlos Eduardo DolabellaCarlos Eduardo DolabellaFonseca
José LewgoyJosé LewgoyQuintella
Denise MilfontDenise MilfontMoema
Patrick de OliveiraTomaz
Nelson XavierNelson XavierFather Silva
Ruth de SouzaRuth de SouzaMrs. Esteban
Anselmo VasconcelosAnselmo VasconcelosSergeant Trebe
Luma de OliveiraLuma de OliveiraCeleste
Maria PadilhaMaria PadilhaMaria Luiza
Betty GofmanBetty GofmanCollege Friend
Márcia CoutoCollege Friend

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