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City of God

Original title: Cidade de Deus
  • 20022002
  • 18A18A
  • 2h 10m
IMDb RATING
8.6/10
751K
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City of God (2002)
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In the slums of Rio, two kids' paths diverge as one struggles to become a photographer and the other a kingpin.In the slums of Rio, two kids' paths diverge as one struggles to become a photographer and the other a kingpin.In the slums of Rio, two kids' paths diverge as one struggles to become a photographer and the other a kingpin.
IMDb RATING
8.6/10
751K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
526
41
  • Directors
    • Fernando Meirelles
    • Kátia Lund(co-director)
  • Writers
    • Paulo Lins(novel)
    • Bráulio Mantovani(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Alexandre Rodrigues
    • Leandro Firmino
    • Matheus Nachtergaele
Top credits
  • Directors
    • Fernando Meirelles
    • Kátia Lund(co-director)
  • Writers
    • Paulo Lins(novel)
    • Bráulio Mantovani(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Alexandre Rodrigues
    • Leandro Firmino
    • Matheus Nachtergaele
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 1.1KUser reviews
    • 216Critic reviews
    • 79Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Top rated movie #23
    • Nominated for 4 Oscars
      • 74 wins & 50 nominations total

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    Leandro Firmino, Darlan Cunha, and Paulo 'Jacaré' César in City of God (2002)
    Alexandre Rodrigues in City of God (2002)
    Leandro Firmino and Douglas Silva in City of God (2002)
    Leandro Firmino and Paulo 'Jacaré' César in City of God (2002)
    Jonathan Haagensen and Roberta Rodrigues in City of God (2002)
    Jonathan Haagensen, Renato de Souza, and Jefechander Suplino in City of God (2002)
    Alice Braga and Alexandre Rodrigues in City of God (2002)
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    Top cast

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    Alexandre Rodrigues
    Alexandre Rodrigues
    • Buscapé - Rocket
    Leandro Firmino
    Leandro Firmino
    • Zé Pequeno - Li'l Zé
    • (as Leandro Firmino da Hora)
    Matheus Nachtergaele
    • Sandro Cenoura - Carrot
    Phellipe Haagensen
    • Bené - Benny
    Douglas Silva
    Douglas Silva
    • Dadinho - Li'l Dice
    Jonathan Haagensen
    Jonathan Haagensen
    • Cabeleira - Shaggy
    Seu Jorge
    Seu Jorge
    • Mané Galinha - Knockout Ned
    Jefechander Suplino
    • Alicate - Clipper
    Alice Braga
    Alice Braga
    • Angélica
    Emerson Gomes
    • Barbantinho - Stringy
    Edson Oliveira
    • Barbantinho Adulto - Older Stringy
    Michel Gomes
    • Bené Criança - Young Benny
    • (as Michel De Souza Gomes)
    Roberta Rodrigues
    • Berenice - Bernice
    Luis Otávio
    • Buscapé Criança - Young Rocket
    Kiko Marques
    • Cabeção - Melonhead
    • (as Maurício Marques)
    Gustavo Engrácia
    • Editor do Jornal - Rogerio Reis
    Darlan Cunha
    • Filé-com-Fritas - Steak and Fries
    Robson Rocha
    • Gelson - Gerson
    • Directors
      • Fernando Meirelles
      • Kátia Lund(co-director)
    • Writers
      • Paulo Lins(novel)
      • Bráulio Mantovani(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      When we hear Buscapé (Alexandre Rodrigues) talking to Marina (Graziella Moretto) about how "he never took a hot bath", that was not scripted. Actually, that was Rodrigues and Moretto talking off camera, during a pause in the shooting, when the boy (who lived on the slums) was telling her about his life.
    • Goofs
      Lil' Ze is taken into custody by the police, Rocket runs after the police truck. The Police truck passes by a late - model Chevrolet S10, black, circa 2001. The movie is set in the seventies.
    • Quotes

      Buscapé: It was like a message from God: "Honesty doesn't pay, sucker."

    • 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).
    • Alternate versions
      The Indian Censor Board deleted the visuals of frontal nudity in the motel and the dialogue of two ladies about sexual experiences. It was given an 'A' (restricted to adults) certificate.
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: The Best Films of 2002 (2003)
    • Soundtracks
      Alvorada
      Written by Cartola / Carlos Cachaça / Hermínio Bello de Carvalho (as Hermínio B. Carvalho)
      Performed by Cartola
      Peer Music do Brasil Edições Musicais Ltda
      Licensed by EMI Music Ltda

    User reviews1.1K

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    9/10
    Raw and cult film
    I agree with the other positive reviews here. I just saw this again after 15 years - still far exceeds anything made today when it comes to struggles of troubled youth in urban slums plagued by drugs and violence. So raw. So shocking to the system. Highly recommended!
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    • Sep 28, 2018

    FAQ3

    • Is 'City of God' based on a novel?
    • Why is the favela called "City of God"? It seems like just the opposite.
    • The "Runts" frequently mention the formation of a "Red" gang. Is there any significance to this?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 30, 2002 (Brazil)
    • Countries of origin
      • Brazil
      • France
      • Germany
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official Facebook
    • Language
      • Portuguese
    • Also known as
      • Cité de Dieu
    • Filming locations
      • Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    • Production companies
      • O2 Filmes
      • VideoFilmes
      • Globo Filmes
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • R$3,300,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $7,564,459
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $88,292
      • Jan 19, 2003
    • Gross worldwide
      • $30,680,793
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 10 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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