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Something in the Air
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Something in the Air

2002-09-06 · 92 min · ★ 6.7

Drama · Action

Based on the true story of four friends who decide to install a communal pirate radio station called Rádio Favela in a shanty-town, to give voice to the outcasts' complaints.

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Directors
Helvécio Ratton
Production companies
Quimera Filmes
Countries
Brazil
Status
Released

Top Cast

Babu SantanaBabu SantanaRoque
Adolfo MouraAdolfo MouraZequiel
Benjamim AbrasBrau
Edyr de CastroNeusa
Priscila DiasFátima
Renata OttoLídia
Tião D'AvilaTião D'AvilaDelegado
Hamilton Borges WalêBaiano
Marku RibasMarku RibasPai de Brau
Alexandre MorenoAlexandre MorenoJorge

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