The Man of the Year
Aug 01 2003
•2h 44m
•Drama, Crime
Maiquél has lost a bet and dyed his hair blond. This seemingly innocuous event triggers a head-on collision with destiny in which he goes from nobody to hero to outlaw — all in 24 hours.
Cast
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Murilo Benício
Máiquel
Cláudia Abreu
Cledir
Natália Lage
Érica
Jorge Dória
Dr. Carvalho
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