Xica
Sep 06 1976
•2h 54m
•History, Drama, Comedy
The romanced story of Xica da Silva, a slave that used her "feminine atributes" in order to get power.
Cast
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Zezé Motta
Xica da Silva
Walmor Chagas
Comendador João Fernandes
Altair Lima
Intendente
Elke Maravilha
Hortência
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