Maria Bonita, Rainha do Cangaço

Maria Bonita, Rainha do Cangaço

1968 · 98 min · ★ 7.5 · Drama, Crime

Romantic biography of Maria Bonita, daughter of a poor farmer who was kidnapped by Lampião and became his lover.

Directed by Miguel Borges · Written by Miguel Borges

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