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Release Year1959
Runtime1h 30m
LanguagePortuguese
CertificationNR
GenresComedy
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DirectorWatson Macedo
WritersWatson Macedo, Ismar Porto
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsMaria 38
About Maria 38
Maria is a young woman who becomes a well-known crook in the bohemian district of Lapa, in Rio de Janeiro. She earns her living with little scams and tricks. Nevertheless, she is good-hearted, and that's why her latest cheat doesn't work at all.
Directed by Watson Macedo, Maria 38 leans on a strong ensemble — Eliana, John Herbert, Anabella — 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 1959.
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