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The life of the "banker" (Rogerior Samora)of an illegal gambling syndicate is the focus of this high-profile Brazilian production. Though these syndicates for the game jogo do bicho operate in ways very much resembling the U.S.'s mafioso, from the banker's perspective, the only thing of consequence in his life is his relationship with his girlfriend (arcella Praddo). Cameo appearances by soccer great Pele and Brazilian TV stars Jose Wilker, Tarcisio Meira and others enliven this drama, which is of particular interest to those familiar with current Brazilian popular culture.