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The Last Drive-In Theater
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The Last Drive-In Theater

2014-09-15 · 98 min · ★ 6.4

Comedy · Drama

When returning to his hometown with his ill mother, Marlombrando meets again his father and the Drive-in cinema where he spent his childhood. Almeida keeps the cinema functioning with the assistance of only two employees: Paula, who takes care of the projection and the snack bar; Jose, an old friend of Almeida, who helps selling tickets at the cashier and cleaning up the place. The arrival of Marlombrando and the demolition threatening of the Drive-in will bring new directions to their lives.

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Directors
Iberê Carvalho
Production companies
Pavirada Filmes, Secretaria de Cultura e Economia Criativa do GDF, CHROMA, Ligocki Entretenimento
Countries
Brazil
Status
Released

Top Cast

Breno NinaMarlombrando
Othon BastosOthon BastosAlmeida
Rita AssemanyRita AssemanyFátima
Fernanda RochaFernanda RochaPaula
Chico Sant'annaChico Sant'annaZé
André DecaAndré DecaAldo
Rosanna ViegasRosanna ViegasFernanda
Vinícius FerreiraVinícius FerreiraLuis
Mounir MaasriAmir
Zé Carlos MachadoZé Carlos Machado

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