The Lion from Estrela

The Lion from Estrela

1947 · 121 min · ★ 7.4 · Comedy, Romance

Anastácio lives in Lisbon and is fanatic for Sporting CP, one of the city's football teams. When the team travels to face Porto, he follows it with the family, staying in house of his friend, Mr. Barata, pretending to be rich.

Directed by Arthur Duarte · Written by João Bastos

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