Rita Cadillac: The Lady of the People

Rita Cadillac: The Lady of the People 2007

6.8/10

IMDB Rating : 6.8

FD Smart Rating : 6.8

Synopsis : This revealing documentary about the Brazilian sex symbol goes deep into her career as she pivoted from dancer to singer to adult film star.

Regions Available ( 1 ) :
Brazil

Directors:

Toni Venturi

Actors:

Rita Cadillac , Luis Andrade , Hector Babenco , Leleco Barbosa

Creators:

Daniel Chaia

Languages:

Brazilian Portuguese [Original]

Subtitles:

Brazilian Portuguese

Genres:

Documentary, Biography

Release Date:

2007

Run Time:

1h16m

Maturity Rating:

Sex, Nudity, Adult Theme

Queen of truck drivers and gold miners and godmother of prison inmates. A sex-symbol in the 80s, Rita Cadillac was the fantasy of a whole generation of Brazilian men and boys. Now as a middle-aged woman, she has starred in three adult films in order save up for her retirement. An intimate portrayal of the star and a deeper look into her private life.

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