How Tasty Was My Little Frenchman
A film for every palate.
1971 · 1h 24m · Not Rated
Adventure, Comedy, History
Directed by
Nelson Pereira dos Santos
Overview
In 1594 Brazil, a frenchman becomes a prisoner of the Tupinambás. While waiting to be executed, the foreigner learns the habits of the indigenous people and joins a woman who tries to help him escape.
Director and cast
- Nelson Pereira dos Santos Director
- Arduíno Colassanti as The Frenchman
- Ana Maria Magalhães as Seboipepe
- Eduardo Imbassahy Filho as Cunhambebe
- Manfredo Colassanti as Mercador francês
- José Kleber as Pajé
- Gabriel Arcanjo as Guerreiro
- Luiz Carlos Lacerda as Capitão francês
- Jorge Rodrigues da Silva Cast
- José Soares as Índio
- Josué Amaral Batista Cast
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