Horror and Ecstasy
1979 · 104 min · ★ 4.5 · Drama
Girl and her boyfriend are kidnapped. She develops a strange attraction to her kidnapper and the two get involved.
Directed by Antônio Calmon · Written by Antônio Calmon
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Roberto Bonfim Mil e Um -
Denise Dumont Leninha -
André De Biase Betinho -
Anselmo Vasconcelos Minhoquinha -
Maria Lúcia Dahl Mãe de Leninha -
Moacyr Deriquém -
Otávio Augusto Tatuzinho -
Gracinda Freire Adelina -
Carlos Koppa Leandro -
José Lewgoy Pai de Betinho -
Nildo Parente Pai de Leninha -
Celso Faria Clodoaldo
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