City of God(2002)
“If you run, the beast catches you; if you stay, the beast eats you.”
Overview
In the poverty-stricken favelas of Rio de Janeiro in the 1970s, two young men choose different paths. Rocket is a budding photographer who documents the increasing drug-related violence of his neighborhood, while José “Zé” Pequeno is an ambitious drug dealer diving into a dangerous life of crime.
Director
Fernando Meirelles
Studio
O2 Filmes
Budget
$3M
Revenue
$31M
Cast
Alexandre Rodrigues
as Buscapé - Rocket
Leandro Firmino
as Zé Pequeno - Li'l Zé
Phellipe Haagensen
as Bené - Benny
Douglas Silva
as Dadinho - Li'l Dice
Jonathan Haagensen
as Cabeleira - Shaggy
Matheus Nachtergaele
as Sandro Cenoura - Carrot
Seu Jorge
as Mané Galinha - Knockout Ned
Jefechander Suplino
as Alicate - Clipper
Alice Braga
as Angélica
Emerson Gomes
as Barbantinho - Stringy
Edson Oliveira
as Barbantinho Adulto - Older Stringy
Michel Gomes
as Bené Criança - Young Benny
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2002
Runtime
2h 9m
Language
Portuguese
Rating
8.4 / 10
Budget
$3M
Box Office
$31M
Production Companies
O2 Filmes • VideoFilmes • Wild Bunch
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch City of God?▼
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What is City of God about?▼
In the poverty-stricken favelas of Rio de Janeiro in the 1970s, two young men choose different paths. Rocket is a budding photographer who documents the increasing drug-related violence of his neighborhood, while José “Zé” Pequeno is an ambitious drug dealer diving into a dangerous life of crime.
Who directed City of God?▼
City of God was directed by Fernando Meirelles and released in 2002. It is a drama, crime film.
How long is City of God?▼
City of God has a runtime of 2 hours and 9 minutes (129 minutes total).
Who stars in City of God?▼
The cast of City of God includes Alexandre Rodrigues as Buscapé - Rocket, Leandro Firmino as Zé Pequeno - Li'l Zé, Phellipe Haagensen as Bené - Benny, Douglas Silva as Dadinho - Li'l Dice, Jonathan Haagensen as Cabeleira - Shaggy and more.
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