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The Man Who Challenged the Devil

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After being forced into a marriage and enduring a humiliating work routine in the hands of his father-in-law, Zé Araújo becomes the mythical Ojuara, an unconventional hero devoted to debauchery.

movie

Status: Released

Released Date: 2007-09-28

Runtime: 106 mins

Director: Moacyr Góes

Spoken language: Português

Genres: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Horror

Original title: The Man Who Challenged the Devil

Production Companies: Warner Bros. Pictures, Globo Filmes, LC Barreto

Production Countries: Brazil

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