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Maria 38

  • 1959
  • 1h 30m
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Maria 38 (1959)
Comedy

Maria is a young woman who becomes a well-known crook in the bohemian district of Lapa, in Rio de Janeiro. She earns her living with little scams and tricks. Nevertheless, she is good-hearte... Read allMaria is a young woman who becomes a well-known crook in the bohemian district of Lapa, in Rio de Janeiro. She earns her living with little scams and tricks. Nevertheless, she is good-hearted, and that's why her latest cheat doesn't work at all.Maria is a young woman who becomes a well-known crook in the bohemian district of Lapa, in Rio de Janeiro. She earns her living with little scams and tricks. Nevertheless, she is good-hearted, and that's why her latest cheat doesn't work at all.

  • Director
    • Watson Macedo
  • Writers
    • Watson Macedo
    • Ismar Porto
  • Stars
    • Eliana Macedo
    • John Herbert
    • Marinho
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    • Director
      • Watson Macedo
    • Writers
      • Watson Macedo
      • Ismar Porto
    • Stars
      • Eliana Macedo
      • John Herbert
      • Marinho
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    Eliana Macedo
    • Maria
    • (as Eliana)
    John Herbert
    John Herbert
    • Chico
    Marinho
    • Marinho
    Afonso Stuart
    • Gustavo
    Anabela
    • Aninha
    Herval Rossano
    Herval Rossano
    • Henrique
    Zilka Salaberry
    Zilka Salaberry
    • Eugênia
    Roberto Duval
    • Eurico
    Augusto Cesar Vanucci
    Augusto Cesar Vanucci
    • Boquinha
    Francisco Dantas
    Francisco Dantas
    • Mordomo
    Angelito Mello
    • Comissário
    Nena Napoli
    • Leda Pé-de-Porco
    Sergio Warnovsky
    • Brucutu
    Aguinaldo Rocha
    • Cardoso
    Zé Bacurau
    Paulo Copacabana
    • Guarda
    Chiquinho
    • Cozinheiro
    Alberto de Castro
    • Dançarino
    • Director
      • Watson Macedo
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      • Watson Macedo
      • Ismar Porto
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      Moreira da Silva, acclaimed Brazilian samba songwriter and artist, performs "Na subida do morro" (1952), one of hits.

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    • Release date
      • December 3, 1959 (Brazil)
    • Country of origin
      • Brazil
    • Language
      • Portuguese
    • Production companies
      • Cinedistri
      • Watson Macedo Produções Cinematográficas
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      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White

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