The Sandpit Generals (1971)
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- R
- 1h 42min
- Action, Drama
- Aug 1972 (USA)
- Movie
Inspired by the classic novel by Brazilian cultural icon Jorge Amado, this is the story of a gang of homeless children lead by Pedro Bala. Set in Bahia, the film follows the adventures of Bala's gang of under aged outlaws as they steal,...
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Juarez Santalvo |
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Freddie Gedeon | ... |
Almiro
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Ademir Da Silva | ... |
Big John
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Guilherme Lamounier | ... |
The Cat
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| Eliana Pittman | ... |
Dalvah
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John Adam
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Peter Nielsen | ... |
Lollipop
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Mark De Vries | ... |
Dry Turn
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| Butch Patrick | ... |
No Legs
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| John Rubinstein | ... |
Professor
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| Tisha Sterling | ... |
Dora
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Kent Lane | ... |
Bullet
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| Alejandro Rey | ... |
Fr. Jose Pedro
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Aloysio Oliveira | ... |
Chancellor
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Lorrene Baker |
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Marisa Urban | ... |
Rich Woman
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Marian Fraser |
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William Hobson | ... |
Rich Man
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Chris Rodriquez |
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Robert Bakker |
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Creusa Millet | ... |
Voodoo Priestess
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Macio | ... |
Ezequiel
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Jimmy Fraser | ... |
Dora's Brother
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Directed by
| Hall Bartlett | ||
Written by
| Hall Bartlett | ... | (screenplay) & |
| Jorge Amado | ... | (novel "Capitães da Areia") |
Produced by
| Hall Bartlett | ... | producer |
Cinematography by
| Ricardo Aronovich | ||
Editing by
| Marshall M. Borden | ||
Makeup Department
| Gilberto Márquez | ... | makeup supervisor |
Production Management
| Roberto Bakker | ... | production manager |
| Marshall M. Borden | ... | production supervisor |
Sound Department
| Gil Plenty | ... | sound (as Gilbert E. Plenty) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Thereza Pinto de Azevedo | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
Music Department
| Richard Lapham | ... | music editor |
| Louis Oliveira | ... | conductor / music arranger / music supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Gaylin P. Schultz | ... | production coordinator |
Production Companies
Distributors
- American International Pictures (AIP) (1972) (United States) (theatrical)
- Film Center Distribution (1976) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Green Wood Film (West Germany) (VHS) (unknown)
- VideoRama (1981) (Sweden) (video)
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Storyline
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Inspired by the classic novel by Brazilian cultural icon Jorge Amado, this is the story of a gang of homeless children lead by Pedro Bala. Set in Bahia, the film follows the adventures of Bala's gang of under aged outlaws as they steal, rape, find love, "capoeira" (a Brazilian form of martial arts) and African-Brazilian religion.
Written by Cristian "Albator" Redferne |
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| Taglines | Their Law Is Lust! Their God Is Violence! Their Prayer Is A Four Letter Word! See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The plural "Generals" is most likely incorrect. Have never found advertising other than singular "The Sandpit General". Distributed by AIP under the title "The Wild Pack", with runs in San Francisco in October 1972 and Chicago (January 5, 1973). Under the title "The Sandpit General", opened in Minneapolis November 14, 1975 and not distributed by AIP (perhaps self-distributed by Hall Bartlett?) Re-titling to "The Defiant" occurred in 1985. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Referenced in Starshiy syn (1976). See more » |
| Soundtracks | When I See a Star See more » |