The Man Who Challenged the Devil

The Man Who Challenged the Devil

2007 · 106 min · ★ 6.9 · Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Horror

After being forced into a marriage and enduring a humiliating work routine in the hands of his father-in-law, Zé Araújo becomes the mythical Ojuara, an unconventional hero devoted to debauchery.

Directed by Moacyr Góes · Written by Bráulio Tavares

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