City of God 2002
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56 Reviews
87%
Gummy
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SplatIn 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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Buscapé - Rocket
as Zé Pequeno - Li'l Zé
as Bené - Benny
as Dadinho - Li'l Dice
as Cabeleira - Shaggy
as Sandro Cenoura - Carrot
as Mané Galinha - Knockout Ned
as Alicate - Clipper
as Angélica
as Barbantinho - Stringy
Director:
Writer:
Bráulio Mantovani, Paulo Lins
Stars:
Alexandre Rodrigues, Leandro Firmino, Phellipe Haagensen, Douglas Silva, Jonathan Haagensen, Matheus Nachtergaele, Seu Jorge, Jefechander Suplino, Alice Braga, Emerson Gomes,
Genres:
Drama,Crime
Release Date:
2002 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
129 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
City of God
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Buscapé - Rocket
as Zé Pequeno - Li'l Zé
as Bené - Benny
as Dadinho - Li'l Dice
as Cabeleira - Shaggy
as Sandro Cenoura - Carrot
as Mané Galinha - Knockout Ned
as Alicate - Clipper
as Angélica
as Barbantinho - Stringy
as Barbantinho Adulto - Older Stringy
as Bené Criança - Young Benny
as Berenice - Bernice
as Buscapé Criança - Young Rocket
as Cabeção - Melonhead
as Editor do Jornal - Rogerio Reis
as Filé-com-Fritas - Steak and Fries
as Gelson - Gerson
as Lampião
as Lúcia Maracanã
as Marina Cintra
as Marreco - Goose
as Mulher do Paraíba - Shorty's Wife
as Namorada do Galinha - Knockout's Girlfriend
as Neguinho - Blacky
as Otávio
as Pai Buscapé - Rocket's Father
as Paraíba - Shorty
as Rafael
as Thiago - Tiago
as Tio Sam - Uncle Sam
as Touro
as Tuba
as Vizinha do Paraíba - Shorty's Neighbor
as Caixa Baixa - Runts
as Caixa Baixa - Runts
as Caixa Baixa - Runts
as Caixa Baixa - Runts
as Caixa Baixa - Runts
as Caixa Baixa - Runts
as Caixa Baixa - Runts
as Caixa Baixa - Runts
as Bando Zé Pequeno - Li'l Zé's Gang
as Bando Zé Pequeno - Li'l Zé's Gang
as Bando Zé Pequeno - Li'l Zé's Gang
as Bando Zé Pequeno - Li'l Zé's Gang
as Bando Zé Pequeno - Li'l Zé's Gang
as Bando Zé Pequeno - Li'l Zé's Gang
as Bando Zé Pequeno - Li'l Zé's Gang
as Bando Zé Pequeno - Li'l Zé's Gang
as Bando Zé Pequeno - Li'l Zé's Gang
as Bando Zé Pequeno - Li'l Zé's Gang
as Bando Zé Pequeno - Li'l Zé's Gang
as Bando Zé Pequeno - Li'l Zé's Gang
as Bando Zé Pequeno - Li'l Zé's Gang
as Bando Zé Pequeno - Li'l Zé's Gang
as Bando Zé Pequeno - Li'l Zé's Gang
as Bando Zé Pequeno - Li'l Zé's Gang
as Bando Zé Pequeno - Li'l Zé's Gang
as Bando Zé Pequeno - Li'l Zé's Gang
as Bando Zé Pequeno - Li'l Zé's Gang
as Bando Zé Pequeno - Li'l Zé's Gang
as Bando Zé Pequeno - Li'l Zé's Gang
as Bando Zé Pequeno - Li'l Zé's Gang / Bando Cenoura
as Bando Zé Pequeno - Li'l Zé's Gang
as Bando Zé Pequeno - Li'l Zé's Gang
as Bando Zé Pequeno - Li'l Zé's Gang
as Bando Zé Pequeno - Li'l Zé's Gang
as Bando Zé Pequeno - Li'l Zé's Gang
as Bando Zé Pequeno - Li'l Zé's Gang
as Bando Zé Pequeno - Li'l Zé's Gang
as Bando Zé Pequeno - Li'l Zé's Gang
as Bando Zé Pequeno - Li'l Zé's Gang
as Bando Zé Pequeno - Li'l Zé's Gang
as Bando Cenoura - Carrot's Gang
as Bando Cenoura - Carrot's Gang
as Bando Cenoura - Carrot's Gang
as Bando Cenoura - Carrot's Gang
as Bando Cenoura - Carrot's Gang
as Bando Cenoura - Carrot's Gang
as Bando Cenoura - Carrot's Gang
as Bando Cenoura - Carrot's Gang
as Bando Cenoura - Carrot's Gang
as Bando Cenoura - Carrot's Gang
as Bando Cenoura - Carrot's Gang
as Bando Cenoura - Carrot's Gang
as Bando Cenoura - Carrot's Gang
as Bando Cenoura - Carrot's Gang
as Bando Cenoura - Carrot's Gang
as Bando Cenoura - Carrot's Gang
as Bando Cenoura - Carrot's Gang
as Bando Cenoura - Carrot's Gang
as Bando Cenoura - Carrot's Gang
as Bando Cenoura - Carrot's Gang
as Bando Cenoura - Carrot's Gang
as Bando Cenoura - Carrot's Gang
as Bando Cenoura - Carrot's Gang
as Bando Cenoura - Carrot's Gang
as Bando Cenoura - Carrot's Gang
as Bando Cenoura - Carrot's Gang
as Bando Cenoura - Carrot's Gang
as Bando Cenoura - Carrot's Gang
as Bando Cenoura - Carrot's Gang
as Bando Cenoura - Carrot's Gang
as Cocotas - Groovies
as Cocotas - Groovies
as Cocotas - Groovies
as Cocotas - Groovies
as Cocotas - Groovies
as Cocotas - Groovies
as Cocotas - Groovies
as Cocotas - Groovies
as Cocotas - Groovies
as Cocotas - Groovies
as Cocotas - Groovies
as Cocotas - Groovies
as Cocotas - Groovies
as Cocotas - Groovies
as Polícia - Police
as Polícia - Police
as Polícia - Police
as Polícia - Police
as Polícia - Police
as Polícia - Police
as Polícia - Police
as Polícia - Police
as Polícia - Police
as Polícia - Police
as Polícia - Police
as Polícia - Police
as Polícia - Police
as Polícia - Police
as Aristóteles
as Ba
as Exu
as Garoto viciado - Addicted Kid
as Gerente do supermercado - Supermarket Manager
as Grande - Big Boy
as Irmão Mané Galinha - Knockout Ned's Brother
as Irmão Mané Galinha - Knockout Ned's Brother
as Jabá
as Jovem Trabalhador - Young Worker
as Mãe Buscapé - Rocket's Mother
as Motorista do DKW - Driver
as Mulher do Neguinho - Blacky's Wife
as Mulher do Ônibus - Woman on Bus
as Pastor da Igreja - Shepherd of the Church
as Paulista - Man from São Paulo
as Recepcionista do Motel
as Newspaper Employee (uncredited)
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