The Pleasure Principle

18
1h 30m
1979
4.8 /10 (3)

Overview

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

Country : Brazil
Genre : Drama
Languages : Português
Released Date: 1979-01-01

Top Billed Cast

Odete Lara

Norma Menezes

Paulo Villaça

Otávio Menezes

Ana Maria Miranda

Ana Menezes

Luiz Antonio Magalhães

Mário Menezes

Carlos Alberto Riccelli

Álvaro

Nildo Parente

Renato

Nuno Leal Maia

Jangadeiro

Ligia Diniz

Odete

Maria Theresa Freire

Sônia

Zé Zeca

Mazinho Mury

Guardador

Rubem José

Seu Gabriel

Gabriel Arcanjo

José Kleber

Mendigo

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