Com a Mão na Massa

Com a Mão na Massa

1958 · ★ 9.0 · Comedy

While his uncle is traveling, an irresponsible young man spends a fortune on sprees with friends and lady sweethearts, but when the creditors start pressuring for cash, he pretends to lose his memory, although not fooling his fiancée.

Directed by Luiz de Barros · Written by Gita de Barros

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