Five Times Favela(1962)
Five segments about the hardships faced by people living in slums on hills in Rio de Janeiro.
Movie: Five Times Favela
Top 10 Billed Cast
João (segment "Um Favelado")
(segment "Um Favelado")
(segment "Um Favelado")
(segment "Um Favelado")
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Overview
Five segments about the hardships faced by people living in slums on hills in Rio de Janeiro.
Release Date
1962-11-20
Average
7.8
Rating:
3.9 startsTagline
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Languages:
Português
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