The class struggle is, above all, familiar.

They Don't Wear Black Tie

8.3 (73 votes)• 1981• 122m•Released

Drama

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Otavio is an idealistic union leader trying to organize workers at a factory to resist the company's exploitative practices. His son, Tião, one of the employees, is more of a realist and doesn't want to risk losing his job by striking. This clash of perspectives puts the father and son at odds. Fortunately, Tião's mother, Romana, is on hand to act as a moderator between the two opinionated men.

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Languages: Portuguese

Director: Leon Hirszman

Starring Cast: Carlos Alberto Riccelli, Bete Mendes, Fernanda Montenegro, Gianfrancesco Guarnieri, Anselmo Vasconcelos, Cristina Rodrigues

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