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Tristeza do Jeca

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Simple and popular hillbilly Jeca is forced to get involved in politics, when the leaders of the region, competing to be elected mayor of the town, try to get his support.

movie

Status: Released

Released Date: 1961-05-11

Runtime: 95 mins

Director: Amacio Mazzaropi

Writer: Milton Amaral

Spoken language: Português

Genres: Comedy, Western, Music

Original title: Tristeza do Jeca

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Mazzaropi Collection

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