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Release Date:
2002 (Russia) moreTagline:
If you run you're dead...if you stay, you're dead again. Period. morePlot:
Two boys growing up in a violent neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro take different paths: one becomes a photographer, the other a drug dealer. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
Nominated for 4 Oscars. Another 49 wins & 25 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(26 articles)
A-z Movie Reviews – C’s (From HeyUGuys. 4 November 2009, 5:00 AM, PST)
What is the 21st Century?: Going Places with Yu Lik-wai
(From The Auteurs. 27 October 2009, 6:02 AM, PDT)
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City of God was Incredible more (582 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Alexandre Rodrigues | ... | Buscapé - Rocket | |
| Leandro Firmino | ... | Zé Pequeno - Li'l Zé (as Leandro Firmino da Hora) | |
| Phellipe Haagensen | ... | Bené - Benny | |
| Douglas Silva | ... | Dadinho - Li'l Dice | |
| Jonathan Haagensen | ... | Cabeleira - Shaggy | |
| Matheus Nachtergaele | ... | Sandro Cenoura - Carrot | |
| Seu Jorge | ... | Mané Galinha - Knockout Ned | |
| Jefechander Suplino | ... | Alicate - Clipper | |
| Alice Braga | ... | Angélica | |
| Emerson Gomes | ... | Barbantinho - Stringy | |
| Edson Oliveira | ... | Barbantinho Adulto - Older Stringy | |
| Michel de Souza | ... | Bené Criança - Young Benny (as Michel De Souza Gomes) | |
| Roberta Rodrigues | ... | Berenice - Bernice | |
| Luis Otávio | ... | Buscapé Criança - Young Rocket | |
| Maurício Marques | ... | Cabeção - Melonhead |
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Also Known As:
City of God (International: English title) (UK) (USA)God's Town (International: English title)
La cité de Dieu (France)
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Rated R for strong brutal violence, sexuality, drug content and language.Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
130 min | Canada:135 min (Toronto International Film Festival)Language:
PortugueseColor:
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Dolby DigitalCertification:
Iceland:16 | Singapore:M18 (video rating) (version 2) | Switzerland:16 (canton of Zurich) | South Korea:18 | Israel:16 | Argentina:16 | Australia:R | Brazil:16 | Finland:K-18 | France:-16 | Germany:16 (bw) | Hong Kong:III | Italy:T | Japan:R-15 | Netherlands:16 | New Zealand:R18 | Norway:15 | Peru:18 | Philippines:R-18 | Portugal:M/16 | Singapore:R(A) (original rating) (cut) | Spain:18 | Sweden:15 | Switzerland:16 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:16 (canton of Vaud) | UK:18 | USA:R | Singapore:R21Fun Stuff
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The shot where we see a lot of dead bodies lying on huge blocks of concrete was recreated from an award-winning photograph taken during the drug war portrayed in the movie. moreGoofs:
Continuity: When Li'l Zé is makes Knockout Ned undress, Knockout Ned's shirt is already unbuttoned. But in the next shot we see him unbuttoning it. moreQuotes:
Sandro Cenoura: Have you lost your mind? You are just a kid!Filé-com-Fritas - Steak and Fries: A kid? I smoke, I snort. I've killed and robbed. I'm a man.
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Kung Fu Fighting moreFAQ
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I knew nothing of this film before I saw it by chance in a rare Pub open screening, but boy was I glad I got the chance to take a look. I was riveted all night - I completely ignored my friends! I thought it was an awesome re-enactment of a true story - powerful, moving, raw, real - and even funny in parts. I walked away afterwards, beaming. It's rare a great film like this is made, especially these days. I gave it ten out of ten. Please see it if you can.