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City of God

Cidade de Deus

If you run, the beast catches you; if you stay, the beast eats you.

DramaCrime
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2002-08-30
2h 9m
PT
Released
O2 Filmes

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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.

#street gang#photographer#gangster#rio de janeiro#gang war#ghetto#based on true story#coming of age#introspective#conceited

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About City of God

If you run, the beast catches you; if you stay, the beast eats you.

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. Running 129 minutes.

City of God Cast and Characters

The cast features 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), and Jonathan Haagensen (as Cabeleira - Shaggy). Their performances are a major reason City of God has built such a passionate audience.

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There's a reason City of God keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts and tight pacing that earns its twists. If you enjoy Portuguese storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.

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City of God runs for 129 minutes (about 2.2 hours).

Is City of God good? What's the rating?

City of God holds a 8.4/10 rating based on 8,189 reviews — genuinely excellent.

Who is in the cast of City of God?

The main cast includes Alexandre Rodrigues, Leandro Firmino, Phellipe Haagensen, and Douglas Silva, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is City of God available in Portuguese?

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When was City of God released?

City of God was released in 2002.

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What is City of God about?

City of God is a Drama/Crime film. 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 August 30, 2002. It has a runtime of 2h 9m. The film was produced by O2 Filmes.

Who stars in City of God?

City of God stars Alexandre Rodrigues, Leandro Firmino, Phellipe Haagensen and Douglas Silva. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

Is City of God available in HD?

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