Top billed cast
- Antônio Correia (Tonheiro)
- Cicinho
- Nilton Alvino
- Maria José Nicassio (Mazé)
- Paulinho
- Nara Deininger
- Israel Dantas (Israel do Brega)
- André Correia Duarte
- Andreia Maria
- André Severo
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