Paraíso da Sacanagem
Synopsis
Moved by ambition and the pursuit of easy profit, Roberto marries his widowed boss, owner of the farm where he worked, with the sole purpose of facilitating her death, and taking over not only her lands, but her entire empire. With the death of the widow, Roberto marries his lover Helena and cheats Nico, the widow's legitimate son, out of the inheritance. Helena liquidates Roberto to be left alone, but the police discover everything and arrest Helena. Nico, the rightful heir, who has been begging in the gutter, finally takes possession of what is his.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Luiz Antonio de Oliveira, José Adalto Cardoso
- Screenplay & Story
- Sady Baby
- Original Title
- Paraíso da Sacanagem
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Luiz Antonio de Oliveira, José Adalto Cardoso
Sady Baby
Department Leadership Roster
Luiz Antonio de Oliveira
Director
José Adalto Cardoso
Director
Sady Baby
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Paraíso da Sacanagem
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What is Paraíso da Sacanagem about?
Moved by ambition and the pursuit of easy profit, Roberto marries his widowed boss, owner of the farm where he worked, with the sole purpose of facilitating her death, and taking over not only her lands, but her entire empire. With the death of the widow, Roberto marries his lover Helena and cheats Nico, the widow's legitimate son, out of the inheritance. Helena liquidates Roberto to be left alone, but the police discover everything and arrest Helena. Nico, the rightful heir, who has been begging in the gutter, finally takes possession of what is his.
Who directed Paraíso da Sacanagem?
Paraíso da Sacanagem was directed by Luiz Antonio de Oliveira, José Adalto Cardoso.
Who stars in Paraíso da Sacanagem?
The principal cast of Paraíso da Sacanagem includes Sady Baby, Zilda Mayo, Jotta Santana, Walter Alvarenga, Oswaldo Cirillo.
When was Paraíso da Sacanagem released and how long is it?
Paraíso da Sacanagem was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.