The Man Who Challenged the Devil(2007)
After being forced into a marriage and enduring a humiliating work routine in the hands of his father-in-law, Zé Araújo becomes the mythical Ojuara, an unconventional hero devoted to debauchery.
Movie: The Man Who Challenged the Devil
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Zé Araújo "Ojuara"
Mãe de Pantanha
Genifer
Dualiba
Preto Velho
Zé Pretinho
Zé Tabacão
Chico Rabelê
Coronel Ruzivelto
Turco Salim
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After being forced into a marriage and enduring a humiliating work routine in the hands of his father-in-law, Zé Araújo becomes the mythical Ojuara, an unconventional hero devoted to debauchery.
Release Date
2007-09-28
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