City of God (2002)
Original title: Cidade de Deus
City of God is a 2002 Portuguese-language drama movie directed by Fernando Meirelles, with a running time of 2h 9m. It stars Alexandre Rodrigues, Leandro Firmino and Phellipe Haagensen.
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.
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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.
When was City of God released?
City of God was released on 30 August 2002.
How long is City of God?
City of God runs 2h 9m.
Who made City of God?
City of God was directed by Fernando Meirelles.
Where can I watch City of God?
City of God is available on Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, fuboTV, Kanopy and Amazon Video.
Where to watch City of God
Stream: Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, fuboTV
Watch free: Kanopy
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, JustWatch TV, Spectrum On Demand, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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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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