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They Don't Wear Black Tie

Eles Não Usam Black-Tie

1981 · 2h 2m · Drama · Brazil · Rated 14 (BR)

The class struggle is, above all, familiar.

Otavio is an idealistic union leader trying to organize workers at a factory to resist the company's exploitative practices. His son, Tião, one of the employees, is more of a realist and doesn't want to risk losing his job by striking. This clash of perspectives puts the father and son at odds. Fortunately, Tião's mother, Romana, is on hand to act as a moderator between the two opinionated men.

Directed by
Leon Hirszman
Written by
Leon Hirszman, Gianfrancesco Guarnieri
Starring
Carlos Alberto Riccelli, Bete Mendes, Fernanda Montenegro, Gianfrancesco Guarnieri
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Rating14 (BR)

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