The Pope's Toilet

May 21, 2007

1h 30m

★ 7.0

Overview

In 1998, a small South American village is in a flurry over the Pope's upcoming visit for the business opportunities that it will provide. While most of the residents plan to sell food at the parade, a smuggler family man decides to build a pay toilet.

Genres

Drama

Comedy

Production Companies

O2 Filmes

Chaya Films

Laroux-Ciné

The Pope's Toilet Trailers

Cast

Beto

César Troncoso

Carmen

Virginia Méndez

Silvia

Virginia Ruiz

Valvulina

Mario Silva

Nacente

Jose Arce

Tica

Henry De Leon

Teresa

Rosario Dos Santos

Meleyo

Nelson Lence

Tartamudo

Hugo Blandamuro

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