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A Dog's Will(2000)
Status: Released
Date: 2000-09-15
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1141 Votes
Time: 1h 44m
Lying with faith is not always a sin.
Overview:
The lively João Grilo and the sly Chicó are poor guys living in the hinterland who cheat a bunch of people in a small town in Northeastern Brazil. When they die, they have to be judged by Christ, the Devil and the Virgin Mary before they are admitted to paradise.
Languages: Latin, Portuguese.
Countries:
Brazil
Revenue: $4,903,192.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Lereby Produções
Movie: A Dog's Will
Top 10 Billed Cast
Matheus Nachtergaele
João Grilo
Selton Mello
Chicó
Rogério Cardoso
Padre João
Denise Fraga
Dora
Diogo Vilela
Eurico
Luís Melo
Diabo
Virginia Cavendish
Rosinha
Bruno Garcia
Vicentão
Enrique Díaz
Joaquim Brejeiro
Maurício Gonçalves
Jesus Cristo / Emanuel
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