
The Lion from Estrela
Comedy · Romance
Overview
Anastácio lives in Lisbon and is fanatic for Sporting CP, one of the city's football teams. When the team travels to face Porto, he follows it with the family, staying in house of his friend, Mr. Barata, pretending to be rich.
Top Cast


António Silva
António Silva
Anastácio
António Silva
Anastácio


Milú
Milú
Jujú
Milú
Jujú


Maria Eugénia
Maria Eugénia
Branca
Maria Eugénia
Branca


Erico Braga
Erico Braga
Sr. Barata
Erico Braga
Sr. Barata


Laura Alves
Laura Alves
Rosa
Laura Alves
Rosa


Curado Ribeiro
Curado Ribeiro
Eduardo
Curado Ribeiro
Eduardo


Artur Agostinho
Artur Agostinho
Miguel, o motorista
Artur Agostinho
Miguel, o motorista


Maria Olguim
Maria Olguim
Carlota
Maria Olguim
Carlota


Cremilda de Oliveira
Cremilda de Oliveira
Sra. Barata
Cremilda de Oliveira
Sra. Barata


Tony D'Algy
Tony D'Algy
Comandante
Tony D'Algy
Comandante
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