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Cast
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Leandro Firmino | ... |
Zé Pequeno - Li'l Zé
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Phellipe Haagensen | ... | |
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Douglas Silva | ... | |
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Jonathan Haagensen | ... | |
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Matheus Nachtergaele | ... | |
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Mané Galinha - Knockout Ned
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Jefechander Suplino | ... |
Alicate - Clipper
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Emerson Gomes | ... | |
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Edson Oliveira | ... | |
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Michel de Souza | ... |
Bené Criança - Young Benny
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Roberta Rodrigues | ... | |
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Luis Otávio | ... | |
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Maurício Marques | ... |
Cabeção - Melonhead
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Plot Synopsis
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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>
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If you run, the beast will get you. If you stay, the beast will eat you See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for strong brutal violence, sexuality, drug content and language | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Language:
PortugueseRelease Date:
30 August 2002 (Brazil) See more »Also Known As:
City of God See more »Box Office
Budget:
$3,300,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$21,728 (South Africa) (5 September 2003)Gross:
$7,563,397 (USA) (18 June 2004)Company Credits
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Written by Harry Wayne Casey / Ronald Finch
Performed by Jimmy Bo Horne
EMI Music Ltda Div. Itaipu / EMI Longitude Music / Harrick Music
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Trivia
At the end the Runts (Caixa Baixa gang) talk about making a list of people they want to kill. The rat boys grew to become the now feared CV (Comando Vermelho) or Red Command, the most notorious gang in Rio. The CV is also known to have a death list. See more »Goofs
When Knockout Ned is yelling over the dead boy, the body is breathing. See more »Crazy Credits
The closing credits shows pictures of the main actors, their name, their character's name and pictures of the real life characters (for the ones based on existing people). See more »Soundtracks
"Dance Across the Floor"Written by Harry Wayne Casey / Ronald Finch
Performed by Jimmy Bo Horne
EMI Music Ltda Div. Itaipu / EMI Longitude Music / Harrick Music
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Cidade de Deus seems to have a lot of praise on the IMDb boards, and with good reason too. It simply is, in my opinion, one of the best contemporary films ever made.
Based on true events and characters who live in the overlooked and poverty stricken slums in the shadows of Rio de Janiero, where life expectancy doesn't reach the 30's and drug dealers are kings.
The tale of the City of God, and its myriad of characters is told by Rocket, a young man who struggles to make something of his life, other than to wind up another victim of drugs or gang wars.
Not only are the characters in City of God absolutely fascinating, and also very endearing, but also convincingly acted by groups of young and unknown actors. The stoies are well-told, and at times, funny, and at others, brutally shocking.
The cinematic style of the film gives a nod to Tarantino, with some clever time-jumping, freeze-framing, and texts indicating another chapter of the film. In every sense, a bit of a Brazillian "Pulp Fiction" or "Goodfellas", but with its own unique flavour to it.
The City of God is a marvel, and a highly recommended film to watch, but not recommended for the over-sensitive or easily distressed.