A senator having contacts with illegal betting activities is killed by the man who is his right arm, who wanted to get his position. But the power structure resents this disturbance and can fall apart, specially since there's a witness.
Acting
Nuno Leal Maia's sweaty desperation as César.
Production
Grimy Rio locations that reek of corruption.
Director
Paulo Thiago
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Released during Brazil's final military dictatorship years, the film's cynical view of political violence mirrored real disappearances and impunity.
Xuxa Lopes was dating football legend Pelé at the time; her role as a corrupt senator's mistress caused minor scandal.
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