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Dona Xêpa (1959)
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Dona Xepa is a vegetable stand owner. She dreams about the success of her scientist son. The film is based on the play by Pedro Bloch.
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Morte Para Um Covarde (1964)
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As soon as his boss discovers his betrayal, Luciano must flee, abandoning his life in the mafia and crime behind him. His options are limited, and the longer he waits, the greater the chances of being captured. However, when Luciano encounters a prostitute with a serious illness, he finds shelter in her home and begins to devise a plan to save his own life.
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Crônica da Cidade Amada (1965)
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Eleven small stories, loving chronicles about Rio de Janeiro and its people, written by some of the best Brazilian writers of the time.
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Os Três Cangaceiros (1959)
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A small town is invaded by bandits who kidnap a rich man's daughter and other young girls. A group of rescuers is assembled, but three of the town's most fearful residents decide to transform into the funniest three musketeers in cinematic history.
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Pistoleiro Bossa Nova (1959)
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Two friends are looking for a quiet place where they can rest awhile. Soon they find the town they'd chosen to go is far from quiet. In fact, it's ruled by outlaws. And one of them is mistaken for the "Avenging Gunman", defender of the law.
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Meu Nome é Lampião (1969)
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Lampião's gang raids a farm just as the wedding of Antônio Saraiva and the Baroness's goddaughter is being prepared. In the shootout, Lampião's brother, Ezequiel, is killed, and in revenge, Lampião burns the Baroness alive and orders the bride to be beaten. Upon arriving at the farm, Antônio discovers everything and vows to follow the gang's footsteps to hell. The cangaceiros continue their atrocities, robbing, killing, and looting, until a priest places a curse on Lampião. The curse transforms into the avenging figure of Antônio, who acquires supernatural powers. He meets Lampião during Maria Bonita's birthday party, and a life-or-death duel ensues.
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Paraíba, Vida e Morte de um Bandido (1966)
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True story of a famous and violent Brazilian outlaw nicknamed "Paraíba". After being shot, Paraíba tries to hide inside a church, where he starts remembering episodes of his criminal life.
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Selva Trágica (1963)
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In a company trading maté, workers are treated as slaves. Some of them try to escape, but those who are caught suffer severe punishments.
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Boca de Ouro (1963)
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After a powerful outlaw dies, a reporter interviews his lover and gets three different stories about the legendary man.
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Maria 38 (1959)
Character: Guarda
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.
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Os Cosmonautas (1962)
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After the success of the first Brazilian space mission, a scientist intends to accomplish an even more audacious feat. His goal is to launch into space the Nationalist rocket II, this time taking two humans to the moon.
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