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BRAZIL · 1980

The Highway of Life

Nelson Pereira dos Santos
Cinema Novo Brazil country music rags to riches Brazilian musicians humble beginnings musical success
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Synopsis

The rise of real life country singers Milionário e José Rico from their humble beginnings until musical success.

Year1980
CountryBrazil
DirectorNelson Pereira dos Santos
MovementCinema Novo Brazil
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