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Top billed cast
Aílton CarmoBesouro
Jéssica BarbosaDinorá / Iansã
Ânderson Santos de JesusQuero-Quero
Flávio RochaCoronel Venâncio
Irandhir SantosNoca de Antonia- Servílio de HolandaGenival
Leno SacramentoChico Canoa
Nilton Souza JuniorCobra Criada- MacaléMestre Alípio
Sérgio LaurentinoExu
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