Asa Branca: A Brazilian Dream

Asa Branca: A Brazilian Dream

Asa Branca: A Brazilian Dream

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Asa Branca: A Brazilian Dream

1980

1h 30m

5.6(5 votes)

Comedy

Drama

Overview

Story of a modest but talented soccer player for an obscure club in a small Brazilian town who comes to São Paulo and reaches stardom.

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16 members

Acting

Edson Celulari

Antonio 'Asa Branca' dos Reis

Edson Celulari

Acting

Eva Wilma

Mãe de Asa Branca

Eva Wilma

Acting

Walmor Chagas

Isaías

Walmor Chagas

Acting

Gianfrancesco Guarnieri

Toninho

Gianfrancesco Guarnieri

Acting

Rita Cadillac

Sylvia

Rita Cadillac

Acting

Regina Wilker

Cleyse Antunes Traganini

No Image

Acting

Mira Haar

Sulamitinha 'Rita Pavone'

No Image

Acting

Lineu Dias

Ianni

Lineu Dias

Acting

Eduardo Abbas

Geraldão

Eduardo Abbas

Acting

Carlos Capeletti

Unknown Role

Carlos Capeletti

Acting

Geraldo del Rey

Unknown Role

Geraldo del Rey

Acting

Iara Jamra

Unknown Role

Iara Jamra

Acting

Ana Maria Nascimento e Silva

Unknown Role

Ana Maria Nascimento e Silva

Acting

Grande Otelo

Unknown Role

Grande Otelo

Acting

Lígia de Paula

Unknown Role

Lígia de Paula

Acting

Maria Ferreira

Unknown Role

Maria Ferreira

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