Two-Edged Knife 1989

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Two-Edged Knife

Paulo is a rich lawyer who has a happy and comfortable family life, with his kid and very loyal to his wife. But when he finds out that the woman is cheating on him with his business partner and best friend, he decides to execute a perfect plan that involves murdering both and easily getting away with murder. However, Paulo's plans are about to be ruined due to some unpredictable factors involving powerful people, plenty of money, the kidnap of his son and a tenacious inspector following his steps.

Paulo is a rich lawyer who has a happy and comfortable family life, with his kid and very loyal to his wife. But when he finds out that the woman is cheating on him with his business partner and best friend, he decides to execute a perfect plan that involves murdering both and easily getting away with murder. However, Paulo's plans are about to be ruined due to some unpredictable factors involving powerful people, plenty of money, the kidnap of his son and a tenacious inspector following his steps.

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... Jorge Bragança

... Sônia J. Amado

... Paulo Sérgio (Cuca)

... Marco Aurélio Amado

... Delegado Olímpio Veloso

Directors:

Murilo Salles

Genres:

Crime

Release Date:

Jun 21, 1989 (Brazil,France)

Run Time:

1hr 37`

MMPA Rating:

Original Language:

Portuguese

Production Countries:

Brazil,France

Status:

Released

Cast & Crew of

Two-Edged Knife - Two-Edged Knife

Directors & Credit Writers

... Director

Cast

... Jorge Bragança

... Sônia J. Amado

... Paulo Sérgio (Cuca)

... Marco Aurélio Amado

... Delegado Olímpio Veloso

... Armandinho do Borel

... Álvaro J. Amado

... Vera Lúcia

... Encapuçado

Produced By

... Executive Producer

... Producer

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Two-Edged Knife - Two-Edged Knife

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