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The Man of the Year

The Man of the Year

Even losers get to win sometimes.

20036.71h 44m

Overview

Maiquél has lost a bet and dyed his hair blond. This seemingly innocuous event triggers a head-on collision with destiny in which he goes from nobody to hero to outlaw — all in 24 hours.

Directed by José Henrique Fonseca
Written by Patrícia Mello, Rubem Fonseca
Produced by José Henrique Fonseca, Leonardo Monteiro de Barros, José Carlos de Oliveira
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Top Cast

Murilo Benício

Murilo Benício

Máiquel

Cláudia Abreu

Cláudia Abreu

Cledir

Natália Lage

Natália Lage

Érica

Jorge Dória

Jorge Dória

Dr. Carvalho

Paulo Moska

Paulo Moska

Enoque

André Gonçalves

André Gonçalves

Galego

Lázaro Ramos

Lázaro Ramos

Marcão

Perfeito Fortuna

Perfeito Fortuna

Robinson

A

Amir Haddad

Gonzaga

Agildo Ribeiro

Agildo Ribeiro

Zilmar

Themes & Keywords

pigletmurder

About The Man of the Year

The Man of the Year is a drama, crime, thriller film released in 2003 exploring themes of piglet, murder. Directed by José Henrique Fonseca, it stars Murilo Benício, Cláudia Abreu, Natália Lage. Maiquél has lost a bet and dyed his hair blond. This seemingly innocuous event triggers a head-on collision with destiny in which he goes from nobody to hero to outlaw — all in 24 hours.

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