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Road to Crime
In São Paulo, young Sergio works at a bank where his wealthy uncle is the president. By leveraging his uncle's name to borrow money, Sergio leads a wasteful life, frequenting nightclubs and dating Margo, a sophisticated revue starlet. When his uncle refuses to cover the loans, Sergio finds himself in a desperate situation that leads him down a dark path.
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In São Paulo, young Sergio works at a bank where his wealthy uncle is the president. By leveraging his uncle's name to borrow money, Sergio leads a wasteful life, frequenting nightclubs and dating Margo, a sophisticated revue starlet. When his uncle refuses to cover the loans, Sergio finds himself in a desperate situation that leads him down a dark path.
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Genre:Crime
Written By:José Renato, Fabio Carpi, Maurício Vasques, Flaminio Bollini, Alinor Azevedo
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Runtime:66 minutes
Studio:Companhia Cinematográfica Vera Cruz
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