O País dos Tenentes(1987)
With death getting near, a retired officer remembers the most important passages in his life and his participation in historical events in Brazil, such as the Lieutenants' Movement, and the 1964 coup.
Movie: O País dos Tenentes
Top 10 Billed Cast
Gui
Sérgio
Gabriel
Inês
Tenente Pena
Helena
General Monteiro de Barros
Coronel Xavier de Brito
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