
Shoeblack keeps the money of two rival gangs.
Directed by Francisco Cavalcanti, O Cafetão leans on a strong ensemble — Francisco Cavalcanti, Zilda Mayo, Ruy Leal — 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 screen titles of 1983.
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