
Amante Latino
1979-06-06 · 97 min · ★ 6.5
Upon learning that the school where he learned music is going to be expropriated, a famous singer decides to do a show for the benefit of the institution.
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- Directors
- Pedro Carlos Rovai
- Production companies
- Sincrocine Produções Cinematográficas
- Countries
- Brazil
- Status
- Released
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Sidney MagalSidney Magal
Anselmo VasconcelosCravo
Monique LafondBárbara
Angelina MunizSandra Rosa Madalena
Augusto OlímpioMaquininha
Ida GomesProfessora
FregolenteChefão
Felipe WagnerPapa
Lenilda LeonardiMulher do Chefão
Regina Maria DouradoCiganaTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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