Sua Excelência, o Candidato

Sua Excelência, o Candidato

1991 · ★ 4.8 · Comedy

His name is Orlando Carvalho Lopes. In his forties and a confirmed bachelor, he is the son and grandson of traditional politicians, but has no political experience. His weapons? His name, because it carries weight, and his family, because it has a tradition of honesty. That is why he is the ideal pre-candidate for his party...

Directed by Ricardo Pinto e Silva · Written by Jandira Martini

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