
The Big City
Drama
Overview
In search of a better life, Luzia leaves the Northeast of Brazil and goes to Rio de Janeiro, looking for her fiance who went first to pave their way. Alone in the Marvelous City, she is forced to accept the friendship and protection of Calunga and, later, the company of Inácio.
Top Cast


Leonardo Villar
Leonardo Villar
Jasão
Leonardo Villar
Jasão


Antônio Pitanga
Antônio Pitanga
Calunga
Antônio Pitanga
Calunga


Joel Barcellos
Joel Barcellos
Inacio
Joel Barcellos
Inacio


Anecy Rocha
Anecy Rocha
Luzia
Anecy Rocha
Luzia


Zé Keti
Zé Keti
Compositor
Zé Keti
Compositor


Luiz Carlos Maciel
Luiz Carlos Maciel
Marido
Luiz Carlos Maciel
Marido


Maria Lúcia Dahl
Maria Lúcia Dahl
Mulher
Maria Lúcia Dahl
Mulher


Jofre Soares
Jofre Soares
Lourival
Jofre Soares
Lourival


Hugo Carvana
Hugo Carvana
Pereba
Hugo Carvana
Pereba


Olívia Pineschi
Olívia Pineschi
Odalisca
Olívia Pineschi
Odalisca
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