The read
It runs a compact 41m.
Synopsis
Peixe-de-Espada (literally, sword-fish), a retired Army colonel, his wife and nubile daughter are spending their holidays at the Palace Hotel, in the company of a lady doctor, Doctor Pilulas (literally, pills). He tells tall-tales of his African adventures, and she finds ways to promote the excellency of the pills of her own fabrication. To spend some time with Gabriela, his girlfriend, Rito appears disguised as a woman, pretending to be the new post-office operator. Desguises will come and go, and all ends well after a turmoil of twisted plots.
Ratings
TMDB8/10
1 audience votes
Key crew
- Reinaldo FerreiraWriter
- Reinaldo FerreiraDirector
Cast
- Alves da CostaRita / Rito
- Fernanda Alves da CostaGabriela - Rito's girlfriend
- Alberto MirandaCoronel Peixe-de-Espada
- Alexandre AmoresPapusse - Black cook
- Alexandre AmoresPilulas - Lady doctor
- Leticia de MirandaMadam Peixe-de-Espada
- Manuel SilvaConde Pastel-de-nata