
Metido a Bacana
1957-05-24 · 90 min · ★ 7.5
Tired of royalty, the prince of Araquelândia switches identities with a popcorn maker look-alike so he can enjoy Rio de Janeiro's carnival alongside his butler. While the real prince falls into revelry, the false prince finds himself in trouble with the foreign country's political problems, including a corrupt ambassador and a terrorist.
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- Directors
- J.B. Tanko
- Production companies
- Cinedistri
- Countries
- Brazil
- Status
- Released
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Grande OteloCoalhada
Renato RestierEmbaixador
Nelly MartinsIrene
Celeneh CostaDiva
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