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1,99 - Um Supermercado Que Vende Palavras

1,99 - Um Supermercado Que Vende Palavras

Genres

Documentary

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Different costumers shop in a supermarket that sells words and ideas.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

79 mins

Rating

5/10

Release Date

18 November 2003

Country

Brazil

Cast

Márcio Camargo

Márcio Camargo

Sergio Capezzuto

Sergio Capezzuto

Giseli Duarte

Giseli Duarte

Patrícia Gordo

Patrícia Gordo

Chico Neto

Chico Neto

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