Sai da Frente

Sai da Frente

Mazzaropi's first film

1952 · 80 min · ★ 6.9 · Comedy

Isidoro Colepicula is a humble truck driver hired to transport some furniture from São Paulo to Santos, in his worn out truck he calls "Anastácio". Hiding among the pieces travels a bride who's trying to escape her own marriage. With his dog Coroné, he gets himself into many amusing situations, especially when the packed vehicle is left without brakes on a steep road, and he has to chase after it.

Directed by Abilio Pereira de Almeida · Written by Abilio Pereira de Almeida

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Mazzaropi Collection

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MovieComedy
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