A Dog's Will

A Dog's Will

2000 September 15, 2000
8.6/10
IMDB
9.5/10
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The lively João Grilo and the sly Chicó are poor guys living in the hinterland who cheat a bunch of people in a small town in Northeastern Brazil. When they die, they have to be judged by Christ, the Devil and the Virgin Mary before they are admitted to paradise.

Cast & Crew

Guel Arraes
Director • 1953

Guel Arraes

Guel Arraes was born on December 12, 1953 in Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil. He is a director and writer, known for A Dog's Will (2000), Lisbela and the Prisoner (2003) and A Comedy of Private Lives (1995). He has been married to Carolina Jabor since 2003. He was previously married to Virginia Cavendish and Andrea Beltrão.

Cast

Bruno Garcia

Bruno Garcia

1970

Denise Fraga

Denise Fraga

1964

Diogo Vilela

Diogo Vilela

1957

Enrique Díaz

Enrique Díaz

1967

Luís Melo

Luís Melo

1947

Matheus Nachtergaele

Matheus Nachtergaele

1969

Maurício Gonçalves

Maurício Gonçalves

1966

Rogério Cardoso

Rogério Cardoso

1937

+2 more cast members

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F

A work of art

By filmcritic641 • Aug 04, 2025

10/10

An exceptional film that deserves all the praise it receives. 'A Dog's Will' is masterfully directed with outstanding performances and a story that resonates deeply. A true masterpiece.

C

Incredible film

By cinemaster340 • Aug 04, 2025

9/10

An exceptional film that deserves all the praise it receives. 'A Dog's Will' is masterfully directed with outstanding performances and a story that resonates deeply. A true masterpiece.