Asa Branca: A Brazilian Dream

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Asa Branca: A Brazilian Dream

1980

1h 30m

5.8(6 votes)

Comedy

Drama

Overview

Story of a modest but talented soccer player for an obscure club in a small Brazilian town who comes to São Paulo and reaches stardom.

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16 members

Acting

Edson Celulari

Antonio 'Asa Branca' dos Reis

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Eva Wilma

Mãe de Asa Branca

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Walmor Chagas

Isaías

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Gianfrancesco Guarnieri

Toninho

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Rita Cadillac

Sylvia

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Regina Wilker

Cleyse Antunes Traganini

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Mira Haar

Sulamitinha 'Rita Pavone'

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Lineu Dias

Ianni

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Eduardo Abbas

Geraldão

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Carlos Capeletti

Unknown Role

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Geraldo del Rey

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Iara Jamra

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Ana Maria Nascimento e Silva

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Grande Otelo

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Lígia de Paula

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Maria Ferreira

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