The Pleasure Principle

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The Pleasure Principle

1979

1h 30m

4.7(5 votes)

Drama

Overview

In a financially troubled farm in the 1930's, its depraved owners become attracted to their new handsome and young handyman.

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14 members

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Odete Lara

Norma Menezes

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Paulo Villaça

Otávio Menezes

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Ana Maria Miranda

Ana Menezes

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Luiz Antonio Magalhães

Mário Menezes

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Carlos Alberto Riccelli

Álvaro

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Nildo Parente

Renato

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Nuno Leal Maia

Jangadeiro

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Ligia Diniz

Odete

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Maria Theresa Freire

Sônia

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Zé Zeca

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Mazinho Mury

Guardador

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Rubem José

Seu Gabriel

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Gabriel Arcanjo

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José Kleber

Mendigo

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