The Man Who Challenged the Devil

7.0

2007

1h 46m

ComedyDrama

After being forced into a marriage and enduring a humiliating work routine in the hands of his father-in-law, Zé Araújo becomes the mythical Ojuara, an unconventional hero devoted to debauchery.

Key Crew

Director

Moacyr Góes

Producers

Lucy Barreto

Paula Barreto

Luiz Carlos Barreto

Writers

Moacyr Góes

Bráulio Tavares

Cinematography

Jacques Cheuiche

Cast (15)

Marcos Palmeira

Zé Araújo "Ojuara"

Flávia Alessandra

Mãe de Pantanha

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