The Woman Who Invented Love (1980)
Overview
Doralice is a simple minded woman romantically fascinated by marriage. However, when she is raped by a butcher, a friend advises her to become a prostitute - and she does it. After that, all her wishes and longings will curl up into a fascinating vortex.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | pt |
| Popularity | 2.59 |
Directed By
Jean Garrett
Crew
Jean Garrett
Cassiano Esteves
Eder Mazzini
Carlos Reichenbach
Pedro Luiz Nobile
Mário Vaz Filho
João Silvério Trevisan
Toni Fernandes
Ana Paranhos
Nilza Albanezzi
Jorge Sampaio
Nerzídio Bonacin
José Dias
Sérgio Dias
Hideo Nakayama
Waldir Siebert
Nair Silva
Aluizio Pontes
Joel Agrisani
Walter Coletti
Marcos Cunha
TOP CAST
Aldine Müller
Doralice / Tallulah
Rodolfo Arena
Doutor Perdigão
Edgard Franco
César Augusto
Lola Brah
Doralice's Mentor
Heloísa Raso
Doralice's Roomate
Roberto Miranda
Client who cries
Orlando Parolini
Client who can't have his butt touched
Carlos Reichenbach
English teacher
Walter Coletti
(as Walter Luiz Colleti)
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