Urubus e Papagaios

Urubus e Papagaios

1987 · 91 min · ★ 4.2 · Comedy

High Court judge returns to the small town where he was born, bringing along his beautiful and young wife. The local men get aroused and start looking for young lovers at the local bordello. Their wives even make promises and novenas asking the disappearance of the new couple. One day, the judge dies, leaving his wife unsatisfied. The corpse, as if wanting revenge, keeps an erection on.

Directed by José Joffily · Written by José Joffily

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