The Honest Candidate

12
1h 50m
2014
5.986 /10 (179)

He is a politician. He is honest. Believe it or not.

Overview

João Ernesto Ribamar is a corrupt politician running for the presidency. He is in the runoff election, ahead on the polls, when he receives a "mandinga" (curse) from his grandmother, which makes him unable to lie. Now the problem begins: How to win an election by telling only the truth?

Country : Brazil
Genre : Comedy
Languages : Português
Released Date: 2014-09-05

Top Billed Cast

Leandro Hassum

João Ernesto

Luiza Valdetaro

Amanda

Victor Leal

Marcelinho

Flávia Garrafa

Isabel

Arthur Claro

Joãozinho

Giovanna Estefanio

Sofia

Antonio Pedro

Demétrio

Luís Lobianco

Mateus Floriano

Flávio Galvão

Montanaro

Ellen Rocche

Carmem

Nilton Bicudo

Tio Tonho

Prazeres Barbosa

Dona Justina

Jovane Nunes

Paizim do Bode

Murilo Grossi

Diretor da Campanha

Bruno Buaiz

Galinho Gazé

Similião Aurélio

Valdir

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