The Unscrupulous Ones

The Unscrupulous Ones

1962 · 100 min · ★ 6.3 · Drama, Crime

Upon learning that his rich dad is on the brink of bankruptcy, spoiled Vavá summons his friend Jandir with a plan to get some quick cash: they will blackmail an uncle of Vavá by taking compromising photos of his lover, Leda.

Directed by Ruy Guerra · Written by Miguel Torres

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