Malandro

Year: 1986

Runtime: 105 mins

Language: Portuguese

Director: Ruy Guerra

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Set in Rio de Janeiro’s bohemian Lapa district during the 1940s, a charming yet ruthless scoundrel makes a living through petty swindles, exploiting a cabaret singer for his own gain. His world shifts when he meets Ludmila, the cabaret owner’s daughter, who is eager to profit from wartime smuggling. Their ambitions collide, pulling them into a risky scheme.

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