O Noivo da Girafa

O Noivo da Girafa

You know the jaguar's friend... the bear's friend... but you will really laugh with...

1957 · 92 min · ★ 7.2 · Comedy

The story of the confusion experienced by Aparicio Boamorte who works in the Zoo and has a giraffe as a confidante to vent the scolding he takes of all the people with whom he relates.

Directed by Victor Lima · Written by Victor Lima

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