Chico Viola Não Morreu(1955)
The biography of the singer Francisco Alves. It narrates his father's opposition to his singing, his adventure in the circus, his love affairs and breakups, his discovery in a bar at dawn and, finally, his success cut short when he died in 1952 in a car accident.
Movie: Chico Viola Não Morreu
Top 7 Billed Cast
Francisco Alves
Maria das Trancinhas
Maneco
Cigana Vó
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Overview
The biography of the singer Francisco Alves. It narrates his father's opposition to his singing, his adventure in the circus, his love affairs and breakups, his discovery in a bar at dawn and, finally, his success cut short when he died in 1952 in a car accident.
Release Date
1955-01-01
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7
Rating:
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Languages:
Português
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