The Pleasure Principle

Jan 1, 1979

1h 30m

★ 4.8

Overview

In a financially troubled farm in the 1930's, its depraved owners become attracted to their new handsome and young handyman.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Filmes de Paraty Produções Cinematográficas

Embrafilme

Paraiso Filmes

The Pleasure Principle Trailers

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Cast

Norma Menezes

Odete Lara

Otávio Menezes

Paulo Villaça

Ana Menezes

Ana Maria Miranda

Mário Menezes

Luiz Antonio Magalhães

Álvaro

Carlos Alberto Riccelli

Renato

Nildo Parente

Jangadeiro

Nuno Leal Maia

Odete

Ligia Diniz

Sônia

Maria Theresa Freire

Zé Zeca

Guardador

Mazinho Mury

Seu Gabriel

Rubem José

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