O Espigão

★ 9.0IMDb Score
Released:1974-04-01
Duration: min
Country:Brazil
Director:Régis Cardoso
Actors:Milton Moraes, Betty Faria, Suely Franco, Cláudio Marzo, Débora Duarte
Production:Estúdios Globo

Overview:

Lauro Fontana wants to build the biggest hotel in Brazil, but he needs to convince the Camará brothers to sell the mansion they live in, facing ethical dilemmas and personal obstacles.

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