The principal character in Helvécio Ratton's delightful film has been adapted from a book and comic created by the Brazilian cartoonist Ziraldo, and tells the tale of a happy-go-lucky 10-year-old child growing up in a city in the 60s.
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The original title is "Menino Maluquinho: O Filme" (PT).
The runtime is 83 minutes (1h 23m).
The film was directed by Helvécio Ratton.
The screenplay was written by Alcione Araújo and Helvécio Ratton.
The score was composed by Antonio Pinto.
Cinematography was handled by José Tadeu Ribeiro.
This title is listed on IMDb as tt0257909.
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Menino Maluquinho: O Filme
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Português
Brazil
