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Release Year1959
Runtime1h 21m
LanguagePortuguese
CertificationNR
GenresComedy
Votes2
DirectorMaria Basaglia
WritersAmaral Gurgel, Maria Basaglia
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.5 out of 10
Cast5 credited
Also Known AsMacumba na Alta
About Macumba na Alta
A small-time con man is run down by a drunken young millionaire . The former blackmails the other into being taken in the family mansion.
Directed by Maria Basaglia, Macumba na Alta leans on a strong ensemble — Jaime Costa, Armando Bógus, Fábio Cardoso — 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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