Rita Ou Rito?

Peixe-de-Espada (literally, sword-fish), a retired Army colonel, his wife and nubile daughter are spending their holidays at the Palace Hotel, in the company of a lady doctor, Doctor Pilulas (literally, pills). He tells tall-tales of his African adventures, and she finds ways to promote the excellency of the pills of her own fabrication. To spend some time with Gabriela, his girlfriend, Rito appears disguised as a woman, pretending to be the new post-office operator. Desguises will come and go, and all ends well after a turmoil of twisted plots.

Cast

Alves da Costa

as Rita / Rito

Fernanda Alves da Costa

as Gabriela - Rito's girlfriend

Alberto Miranda

as Coronel Peixe-de-Espada

Alexandre Amores

as Papusse - Black cook

Alexandre Amores

as Pilulas - Lady doctor

Leticia de Miranda

as Madam Peixe-de-Espada

Manuel Silva

as Conde Pastel-de-nata

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