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The Wrung-Out Man (1980)

Movie ★ 7.2 97 min

Drama

Deraldo, a popular poet from Northeast Brazil, arrives in the capital of São Paulo, making a living only from his poetry and pamphlets. All is well until he is mistaken for a multinational worker who killed the boss at a party where he received the title of symbolic worker.

João Batista de Andrade Director João Batista de Andrade Writer

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Quick facts

Released
December 13, 1980
Runtime
97 min
IMDb
tt0178585
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Language
Studio
Secretaria Municipal de Cultura de São Paulo, , Raiz Produções Cinematográficas

Themes

Cast

José Dumont José Dumont Deraldo / Severino Célia Maracajá Barros Freire Aldo Bueno Aldo Bueno Dominguinhos Dominguinhos Self Vital Farias Renato Master Renato Master Luiz Alberto Pereira Pedro Sertanejo Rafael de Carvalho Rafael de Carvalho Ruth Escobar Portuguese Countess Ruthinéa de Moraes Ruthinéa de Moraes Denoy de Oliveira Denoy de Oliveira

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Wrung-Out Man about?
Deraldo, a popular poet from Northeast Brazil, arrives in the capital of São Paulo, making a living only from his poetry and pamphlets. All is well until he is mistaken for a multinational worker who killed the boss at a party where he received the title of symbolic worker.
Who directed The Wrung-Out Man?
The Wrung-Out Man was directed by João Batista de Andrade.
Who stars in The Wrung-Out Man?
The Wrung-Out Man stars José Dumont, Célia Maracajá, Barros Freire, Aldo Bueno.
When was The Wrung-Out Man released?
The Wrung-Out Man is a 1980 drama film.
Where can I watch The Wrung-Out Man?
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