| Description |
1 videodisc (approximately 106 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Note |
Originally released as motion picture in 2003. |
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Enhanced for widescreen TV (16x9) ; 5.1 surround sound. |
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Title from container. |
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DVD Special features: Biographies ; This month's short film: Eva Saks' "Confection" ; The man of the year theatrical trailer. |
| Cast |
Murilo Benício, Claudia Abreu, Natália Lage, Jorge Dória. |
| Summary |
Maiquel (Murilo Benicio) has lost a bet and dyed his hair blond. This little event triggers a head-on collision with destiny in which Maiquel goes from nobody to hero to outlaw-- all in 24 hours. Based on the award-winning novel by Patricia Melo "O Matador", this vibrant and brazen crime saga follows in the vein of recent Brazilian Cinema. |
| Audience |
Not recommended for ages under 17. |
| System Details |
DVD player required ; sound mix, Dolby digital. |
| Awards |
"SKYY" Award at the San Francisco Film Festival, Best Movie Public Prize, Best Director, Best Actor (Murilo Benício) and Kodak Award at the Brazilian Film Festival of Miami, Winner of Sang Neuf Cognac Film Festival 2003. |
| Language |
In Portuguese ; subtitles in English. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
Vigilantes -- Brazil -- Drama.
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Social structure -- Brazil -- Drama.
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Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) -- Brazil -- Social conditions -- Drama.
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| Genre/Form |
Feature films.
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Audiobooks.
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| Added Author |
Fonseca, José Henrique. Director.
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Benício, Murilo, 1972- Actor.
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Abreu, Cláudia, 1971- Actor.
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Lage, Natália. Actor.
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Dória, Jorge, 1920- Actor.
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Film Movement (Firm)
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| Added Title |
Confection.
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| ISBN |
1419307231 |
| Music No. |
DV019 RB Media |
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