City of Men
Cidade dos Homens
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About
The series is based on the award-winning Brazilian film City of God, which itself was nominated for Oscars in four categories, including Best Director for Fernando Meireles. Based on the story of two friends, Laranjinha and Acerola, who live adventurous and dangerous lives in a Rio de Janeiro slum, 'City of Men' brings into sharp relief the condition of children and adolescents in these areas, realistically yet with a dose of humor.
Cast
Douglas Silva
as Luís Cláudio Cunha (Acerola)
Darlan Cunha
as Uólace da Silva (Laranjinha)
Phellipe Haagensen
as Madrugadão
Jonathan Haagensen
as Madrugadão
Roberta Rodrigues
as Sheila Pereira (Poderosa)
Luan Pessoa
as Davi Pereira da Silva
Carlos Eduardo Jay
as Clayton Cunha de Souza
Thiago Martins
as João Victor
Kikito Junqueira
as Felipe (Favelado)
Episodes
Season 1
A Coroa do Imperador
Laranjinha and Acerola have the opportunity to go on a field trip with their history class. The only catch is that they need to come up with $6.50 for the trip. Soon the boys are hatching a dangerous plot to come up with the money.
O Cunhado do Cara
Acerola's sister begins to have a relationship with the local drug dealer and that's when he finds that more and more people respect him. However, problems in the relationship cause things to take a bad turn.
Correio
Laranjinha and Acerola start work as mailmen, as they are told to by the local drug barons.
Uólace e João Vitor
Laranjinha is poor and about to starve while João Vitor is a middle-class kid living in an apartment in front of Laranjinha's favela. This episode shows the similarity between the two boys.
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Stream City of Men online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A well-rated drama series originally produced in Portuguese and released in 2002, it's earned a solid 7.2/10 from 33 viewers worldwide.
About City of Men
The series is based on the award-winning Brazilian film City of God, which itself was nominated for Oscars in four categories, including Best Director for Fernando Meireles. Based on the story of two friends, Laranjinha and Acerola, who live adventurous and dangerous lives in a Rio de Janeiro slum, 'City of Men' brings into sharp relief the condition of children and adolescents in these areas, realistically yet with a dose of humor. Across 6 seasons and 27 episodes, originally airing on TV Globo.
City of Men Cast and Characters
The cast features Douglas Silva (as Luís Cláudio Cunha (Acerola)), Darlan Cunha (as Uólace da Silva (Laranjinha)), Phellipe Haagensen (as Madrugadão), Jonathan Haagensen (as Madrugadão), and Roberta Rodrigues (as Sheila Pereira (Poderosa)). Their performances are a major reason City of Men has built such a passionate audience.
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City of Men flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy Portuguese storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.
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How many episodes does City of Men have?
City of Men has 27 episodes across 6 seasons. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.
Is City of Men good? What's the rating?
City of Men holds a 7.2/10 rating based on 33 reviews — well above average.
Who is in the cast of City of Men?
The main cast includes Douglas Silva, Darlan Cunha, Phellipe Haagensen, and Jonathan Haagensen, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is City of Men available in Portuguese?
Yes — City of Men was originally produced in Portuguese and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was City of Men released?
City of Men first aired in 2002.
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You can watch City of Men online for free on Bowood.TV. All 27 episodes across 6 seasons are available to stream in HD without a subscription, signup, or paywall. Just open the show page and press play.
How many seasons and episodes does City of Men have?
City of Men currently has 6 seasons and a total of 27 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.
What is City of Men about?
The series is based on the award-winning Brazilian film City of God, which itself was nominated for Oscars in four categories, including Best Director for Fernando Meireles. Based on the story of two friends, Laranjinha and Acerola, who live adventurous and dangerous lives in a Rio de Janeiro slum, 'City of Men' bri… It belongs to the Drama genre.
In which language is City of Men originally available?
City of Men was originally produced in PT. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original PT audio. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was City of Men first released?
City of Men first premiered on October 15, 2002 (2002). The series has since concluded its run.
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