
O Crime da Gávea
Drama
Overview
Paulo (Ricardo Duque), a film editor, arrives at home and find his wife murdered. While the police investigates the crime, Paulo begin his own quest to find the criminal.
Top Cast


Roberto Birindelli
Roberto Birindelli
Jordão
Roberto Birindelli
Jordão


Ricardo Duque
Ricardo Duque
Paulo
Ricardo Duque
Paulo


Aline Fanju
Aline Fanju
Fabiana
Aline Fanju
Fabiana


Sílvio Guindane
Sílvio Guindane
Ismael
Sílvio Guindane
Ismael


Simone Spoladore
Simone Spoladore
Elisa
Simone Spoladore
Elisa
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