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The Trapalhões in A Dog's Will

1987 · 96 min Family Comedy
6.4 / 10 · TMDB

In the small town of Taperoá João Grilo and confusion Chicó live setting, addressing a sacristan and a humble baker. Everyone lives under the excesses of the bishop, the priest and the major. Until an attack on the city, all die at the hands of the bandit Severino and must stand trial in the sky, which puts everyone before God and the Virgin Mary.

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Original Title Os Trapalhões no Auto da Compadecida
Year 1987
Country Brazil
Genre Family, Comedy
Director Roberto Farias
Runtime 96 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.4/10 (38 votes)

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The film constructs its comedy on the clash between folk wisdom and religious dogma, using the classic Suassuna play as a springboard for the quartet's iconic improvisational style. It explores social hierarchies through satire, relying on the cleverness of its underdog protagonists to expose the absurdities of power.

Those who tire of predictable comedies will find refreshing energy in this chaotic, heartfelt farce. What lingers after the celestial trial is a sense of playful irreverence and genuine warmth. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Roberto Farias

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Perfect for a family movie night, embracing its slapstick and clever social commentary.

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