It tells the story of two hillbillies who arrive in São Paulo. Naive, they are deceived by rascals and fall into a vicar's tale, believing they bought a tram.
So, 'Acabaram-se os Otários' – which roughly translates to 'No More Fools' or 'The Suckers Are Gone' – is definitely a niche watch today. If you're a film history buff, especially interested in early Brazilian cinema, you might find it pretty fascinating. But for anyone expecting slick production or complex narratives,...
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"So, 'Acabaram-se os Otários' – which roughly translates to 'No More Fools' or 'The Suckers Are Gone' – is definitely a niche watch today. If you're a film history buff, especially interested in early Brazilian cinema, you might find it pretty fascinating. But for anyone expecting slick production or complex narratives, it’s probably going to feel a bit... quaint. 🕰️ The whole thing is about these two country folks, played by Genésio Arruda and Gina Bianchi, making their big debut in São Paulo...."
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