Jeca Tatu

Jeca Tatu

1959 · 95 min · ★ 7.2 · Comedy

Jeca Tatu is a lazy, simple-minded guy who has his property threatened by the greed of a landowner.

Directed by Milton Amaral · Written by Amacio Mazzaropi

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