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The Man Who Copied

The Man Who Copied

Life is original. Everything else is copy.

20037.52h 3m

Overview

A young photocopier operator becomes infatuated with his neighbor and, unable to afford anything from her shop, turns to shady schemes to make money.

Directed by Jorge Furtado
Written by Jorge Furtado
Box OfficeBudget: $514KRevenue: $24K

Top Cast

Lázaro Ramos

Lázaro Ramos

André

Leandra Leal

Leandra Leal

Sílvia

Luana Piovani

Luana Piovani

Marinês

Pedro Cardoso

Pedro Cardoso

Cardoso

C

Carlos Cunha Filho

Antunes

Júlio Andrade

Júlio Andrade

Feitosa

G

Gregory Garcia

Guigo Bolhinha

Sheron Menezzes

Sheron Menezzes

Guria esperta

H

Heitor Schmidt

Seu Gomide Bolha

Paulo José

Paulo José

Paulo

Themes & Keywords

interracial romancecuriouswonderporto alegre, brazilamused

About The Man Who Copied

The Man Who Copied is a comedy, drama, romance, crime film released in 2003 exploring themes of interracial romance, curious, wonder, porto alegre, brazil, amused. Directed by Jorge Furtado, it stars Lázaro Ramos, Leandra Leal, Luana Piovani. A young photocopier operator becomes infatuated with his neighbor and, unable to afford anything from her shop, turns to shady schemes to make money.

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