Carioca Maravilhosa

Carioca Maravilhosa

1936 · Comedy, Romance

An Argentine man at odds with his fiancée travels to Rio de Janeiro to meet her. Upon arrival, however, he becomes distracted from their quarrels, captivated by the city's tropical atmosphere.

Directed by Luiz de Barros · Written by Luiz de Barros

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