1 Movie Starring Leandro Firmino

City of God

City of God

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2004-02-13

Languages:

Portuguese

Countries:

Brazil, France

Runtime:

130 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

8.7 (481128 Reviews)

Genres:

CrimeDrama

Cast:

Writer:

Paulo Lins (novel)

Brèulio Mantovani (screenplay)

Fullplot:

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 Zè has prospered very well and owns the city. He causes violence and fear as he wipes out rival gangs without mercy. His best friend Benè 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.

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