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Viva Sapato! (2003): Cast

Viva Sapato! (2003) movie poster

Viva Sapato! is a 2003 comedy directed by Luiz Carlos Lacerda, starring Laura Ramos as Dolores, Léa Garcia and Zezé Motta. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes.

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Viva Sapato! (2003) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 34m (94 min)
Genre
Comedy
Original language
Portuguese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Viva Sapato! About?

The premise of Viva Sapato! without spoilers.

A light‑hearted, spicy romance follows Dolores, a talented Cuban dancer who quits her failing marriage to open a beachside restaurant with her Brazilian aunt. When the aunt mistakenly sends a pair of shoes instead of startup funds, Dolores sells them, only to discover hidden cash in the heel. A zany chase through vibrant Havana leads her past quirky, colorful locals, turning the lost shoes into the key to her dream.

Viva Sapato! Themes & Keywords

· 3 tags
  • viva
  • shoe
  • cuba
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Cast & crew

Viva Sapato! Cast & Characters

Laura Ramos leads the cast as Dolores, with Léa Garcia as Mãe de santo and Zezé Motta as Mulher do avião. Directed by Luiz Carlos Lacerda; 20 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Luiz Carlos Lacerda

More films directed by Luiz Carlos Lacerda: Introdução à Música do Sangue, A Morte de Narciso, For All - O Trampolim da Vitória and Leila Diniz.

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Viva Sapato! Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Viva Zapato!” and “El sexo lo cambia todo”.

Also known as
  • Viva Zapato!
  • El sexo lo cambia todo
  • Eine kubanische Affäre

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Viva Sapato! FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Viva Sapato!, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Viva Sapato!?

Viva Sapato! runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

When was Viva Sapato! released?

Viva Sapato! was released on May 17, 2003.

Who directed Viva Sapato!?

Viva Sapato! was directed by Luiz Carlos Lacerda.

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Who is in the cast of Viva Sapato!?

Viva Sapato! stars Laura Ramos as Dolores, Léa Garcia as Mãe de santo and Zezé Motta as Mulher do avião, among 20 credited actors.

Does Viva Sapato! have a post-credit scene?

No. Viva Sapato! has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Viva Sapato! in?

The original language of Viva Sapato! is Portuguese.

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