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Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands

Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands

Dona Flor had two happy marriages. One was made in heaven.

19766.81h 57m

Overview

After the death of her handsome but good-for-nothing husband Vadinho, Flor, a widow, marries Dr. Teodoro, a respectable gentleman. Hilarity ensues when Vadinho's spirit returns into her life.

Directed by Bruno Barreto
Written by Jorge Amado, Eduardo Coutinho, Bruno Barreto
Produced by Newton Rique, Luiz Carlos Barreto
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Top Cast

Sônia Braga

Sônia Braga

Dona Flor 'Florípides' Guimarães

José Wilker

José Wilker

Waldomiro 'Vadinho' Santos Guimarães

Mauro Mendonça

Mauro Mendonça

Dr. Teodoro Madureira

Nelson Xavier

Nelson Xavier

Mirandão

Rui Rezende

Rui Rezende

Cazuza

Nelson Dantas

Nelson Dantas

Clodoaldo

M

Mário Gusmão

Arigof

W

Wilson Mello

Vivaldo

Mara Rúbia

Mara Rúbia

Claudete

D

Dinorah Brillanti

Rozilda

Themes & Keywords

voodooghost

About Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands

Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands is a comedy, drama, fantasy, romance film released in 1976 exploring themes of voodoo, ghost. Directed by Bruno Barreto, it stars Sônia Braga, José Wilker, Mauro Mendonça. After the death of her handsome but good-for-nothing husband Vadinho, Flor, a widow, marries Dr. Teodoro, a respectable gentleman. Hilarity ensues when Vadinho's spirit returns into her life.

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