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Cidade de Deus (2002)

R 130 min  -  Crime | Drama  -   2002 (Russia)
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Two boys growing up in a violent neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro take different paths: one becomes a photographer, the other a drug dealer.

Writers:

Paulo Lins (novel), Bráulio Mantovani (screenplay)
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Alexandre Rodrigues ...
Leandro Firmino Leandro Firmino ...
Zé Pequeno - Li'l Zé (as Leandro Firmino da Hora)
Phellipe Haagensen Phellipe Haagensen ...
Douglas Silva Douglas Silva ...
Dadinho - Li'l Dice
Jonathan Haagensen Jonathan Haagensen ...
Matheus Nachtergaele Matheus Nachtergaele ...
Seu Jorge ...
Mané Galinha - Knockout Ned
Jefechander Suplino Jefechander Suplino ...
Alicate - Clipper
Alice Braga ...
Emerson Gomes Emerson Gomes ...
Edson Oliveira Edson Oliveira ...
Michel de Souza Michel de Souza ...
Bené Criança - Young Benny (as Michel De Souza Gomes)
Roberta Rodrigues Roberta Rodrigues ...
Luis Otávio Luis Otávio ...
Maurício Marques Maurício Marques ...
Cabeção - Melonhead
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Storyline

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>  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Photographer | City Of God | Slum | Boy | Growing Up  | See more »

Taglines:

Based on a true story. See more »

Genres:

Crime | Drama

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong brutal violence, sexuality, drug content and language See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

Brazil | France

Language:

Portuguese

Release Date:

(Russia) See more »

Also Known As:

City of God See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$3,300,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

£307,177 (UK) (5 January 2003) (76 Screens)

Gross:

$18,062,482 (Worldwide) (6 November 2003) (except USA)
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Company Credits

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

 | Canada: (Toronto International Film Festival)

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital  | SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

The character of Buscapé was based on a composite of Paulo Lins, the author of the book "Cidade de Deus", and a childhood friend of his who dreamed of becoming a photographer. See more »

Goofs

Errors made by characters (possibly deliberate errors by the filmmakers): When the Tender Trio are running away into the woods after they crashed into a neighbor's house, Shaggy says that Goose messed up his ankle but it's actually Clipper. Goose's ankle is fine. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Zé Pequeno: Whoa, the chicken ran away. Get that chicken, dude!
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Crazy Credits

During the end credits there is shown actual real-life footage of the real
Mané Galinha, or Knockout-Ned as he is translated into in the American
version of the film. This is in fact the same TV interview we see
constructed in the film, and we can see that the filmmakers have copied
this TV interview down to the smallest detail. See more »

Connections

Referenced in Quase Dois Irmãos (2004) See more »

Soundtracks

"Hold Back the Water"
Written by Randy Bachman / Robin Bachman / Charles Tuner
Performed by Bachman-Turner Overdrive
Sony Music Edições Musicais Ltda
Used by permission from Universal Music Ltda See more »