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Release Year1986
Runtime0h 14m
LanguagePortuguese
CertificationNR
GenresComedy
Votes22
DirectorJorge Furtado, José Pedro Goulart
WritersAna Luíza Azevedo, Giba Assis Brasil, José Pedro Goulart
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.6 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Day Dorival Faced the Guard
About The Day Dorival Faced the Guard
Dorival, a man in jail, has only one wish: to take a bath. To achieve his objective, he defies the private, the corporal, the sargeant and, finally, the lieutenant in charge of the prison.
Directed by Jorge Furtado, José Pedro Goulart, The Day Dorival Faced the Guard leans on a strong ensemble — João Acaiabe, Pedro Santos, José Adão Barbosa — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1986.
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