A Derrocada

A Derrocada

1918 · ★ 10.0 · Drama

A horse tamer is the father of a beautiful girl who is coveted by his neighbor, a rich farmer. The farmer seduces and kidnaps the poor girl. The man, desperate, goes after him. In the end, when he tries to hit the man, he ends up hitting his beloved daughter. Not knowing what to do, he starts a fire in the farmer's forest, but when he sees that the fire is taking over his property, he decides to hang himself.

Directed by Luiz de Barros · Written by Luiz de Barros

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Luciènne Duval Joaninha
Jane Cleo Dona Bárbara, mãe de Joaninha
A. Braga
Fernando do Val
A. Severino
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