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201076 minRdocumentary

6.8/ 10(11 ratings)• TMDB

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Rita Cadillac: The Lady of the People

201076 minRdocumentary

6.8/ 10(11 ratings)• TMDB

Rita Cadillac, a Brazilian pop culture icon, navigated the entertainment industry as a dancer, singer, and adult film star, facing societal challenges in a male-dominated field.

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Rita Cadillac, a Brazilian pop culture icon, navigated the entertainment industry as a dancer, singer, and adult film star, facing societal challenges in a male-dominated field.

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Toni Venturi

Toni Venturidirector

Daniel Chaiawriter

Toni Venturi

Toni Venturiwriter

Djalma Limongi Batista

Djalma Limongi Batistacast

Héctor Babenco

Héctor Babencocast

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Rita Cadillac, a prominent figure in Brazilian pop culture, rose to fame as a dancer, singer, and adult film star during the 1970s and 1980s. The documentary, directed by Toni Venturi, presents her career trajectory and the significant influence she had on the entertainment industry. Through interviews and archival footage, the film addresses societal perceptions of Cadillac's work and the obstacles she encountered in a male-dominated field. It offers a detailed portrait of a woman who became an enduring icon in Brazil.

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