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Un reverendo trinquetero
A shady character substitutes himself for the new minister in a turn-of-the-century border town.
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Plot Summary
A young woman inherits a church and discovers it's a front for a brothel. She must navigate the moral and financial complexities of her new role, trying to maintain a semblance of piety while dealing with the establishment's more carnal clientele. The film explores themes of hypocrisy and desire within a religious setting.
Critical Reception
This Argentinian erotic comedy from the early 80s is typical of the genre, often characterized by its low production values and explicit content. Critical reception was generally dismissive, with critics focusing on its exploitative nature and lack of artistic merit, though it found an audience among those seeking titillating content.
What Reviewers Say
Noted for its explicit erotic content.
Often criticized for its low-budget production and simplistic plot.
Seen as a product of its time within the Argentinian erotic film market.
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Fun Fact
The film was directed by Armando Bó, who was known for his controversial and often sexually explicit films in Argentina during the 1970s and 1980s.
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