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Favorite Son (2001)

Movie ★ 5.2 91 min

Drama

Claudia Maccari, an Italian doctor who has a Brazilian adopted son suffering from leukemia, goes to Rio de Janeiro to find the child's biological mother for a transplant. She is reluctantly helped by a Detective.

Walter Lima Jr. Director Marcos Bernstein Writer João Emanuel Carneiro Writer

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Quick facts

Released
June 6, 2001
Runtime
91 min
IMDb
tt0446493
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Cast

Ornella Muti Ornella Muti Claudia Maccari Reginaldo Faria Reginaldo Faria Detective Cláudio Marzo Cláudio Marzo Deputado Andrade Alessandra Negrini Alessandra Negrini Mônica Andrade Chico Diaz Chico Diaz Tony Tornado Tony Tornado Neusa Borges Neusa Borges Filomena Brunno Abrahão Brunno Abrahão Dino Camilo Bevilacqua Camilo Bevilacqua Rubem De Bem Guti Fraga Guti Fraga Sergio Malheiros Sergio Malheiros

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Frequently asked questions

What is Favorite Son about?
Claudia Maccari, an Italian doctor who has a Brazilian adopted son suffering from leukemia, goes to Rio de Janeiro to find the child's biological mother for a transplant. She is reluctantly helped by a Detective.
Who directed Favorite Son?
Favorite Son was directed by Walter Lima Jr..
Who stars in Favorite Son?
Favorite Son stars Ornella Muti, Reginaldo Faria, Cláudio Marzo, Alessandra Negrini.
When was Favorite Son released?
Favorite Son is a 2001 drama film.
Where can I watch Favorite Son?
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