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Release Year1972
Runtime1h 35m
LanguagePortuguese
CertificationNR
GenresComedy
Votes5
DirectorPio Zamuner
WritersAmacio Mazzaropi, Rajá de Aragão, Marcos Rey
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsO Grande Xerife
About O Grande Xerife
Inácio Pororoca is responsible for the local mail in an old west town. One day there comes bandit João Bigode, who kills the sheriff and puts Inácio on his place, just for fun. But Inácio takes his post seriously, and soon the bandits realize they've made a mistake.
Directed by Pio Zamuner, O Grande Xerife leans on a strong ensemble — Amacio Mazzaropi, Patrícia Mayo, Paulo Bonelli — 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 1972.
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