City of God
(2002)
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City of God
(2002)
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Leandro Firmino | ... |
Zé Pequeno - Li'l Zé
(as Leandro Firmino da Hora)
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Phellipe Haagensen | ... | |
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Douglas Silva | ... | |
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Jonathan Haagensen | ... | |
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Matheus Nachtergaele | ... | |
| Seu Jorge | ... |
Mané Galinha - Knockout Ned
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Jefechander Suplino | ... |
Alicate - Clipper
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| Alice Braga | ... |
Angélica
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Emerson Gomes | ... |
Barbantinho - Stringy
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Edson Oliveira | ... |
Barbantinho Adulto - Older Stringy
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Michel de Souza | ... |
Bené Criança - Young Benny
(as Michel De Souza Gomes)
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Roberta Rodrigues | ... | |
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Luis Otávio | ... | |
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Maurício Marques | ... |
Cabeção - Melonhead
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Brazil, 1960's, City of God. The Tender Trio robs motels and gas trucks. Younger kids watch and learn well...too well. 1970's: Li'l Zé has prospered very well and owns the city. He causes violence and fear as he wipes out rival gangs without mercy. His best friend Bené is the only one to keep him on the good side of sanity. Rocket has watched these two gain power for years, and he wants no part of it. Yet he keeps getting swept up in the madness. All he wants to do is take pictures. 1980's: Things are out of control between the last two remaining gangs...will it ever end? Welcome to the City of God. Written by Jeff Mellinger <jeffmellinger@astound.net>
I knew nothing of this film before I saw it by chance in a rare Pub open screening, but boy was I glad I got the chance to take a look. I was riveted all night - I completely ignored my friends! I thought it was an awesome re-enactment of a true story - powerful, moving, raw, real - and even funny in parts. I walked away afterwards, beaming. It's rare a great film like this is made, especially these days. I gave it ten out of ten. Please see it if you can.