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DecentGoodWatch scoreSummary
Inspired by the classic novel by Brazilian cultural icon Jorge Amado, this is the story of a gang of homeless children lead by Pedro Bala. Set in Bahia, the film follows the adventures of Bala's gang of under aged outlaws as they steal, rape, find love, "capoeira" (a Brazilian form of martial arts) and African-Brazilian religion.
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At a glance
Critics vs audiences
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Audiences 67GoodWatch 64
IMDb6.7
Running time
1 h 42 min
A typical length for dramas, −7 min on the typical 109
typical 109102Half of all dramas run 98–125 min.
Released
1972
August 8, 1972
54 years ago
Genre
DramaLanguage
English
Original language
Made in
United States
Rated
- RUnited States
and 5 moreDirecting · 1
- Hall Bartlett Director, Writer
Writing · 1
- Jorge Amado Story, Novel
Production · 3
- Marshall M. Borden Production Supervisor, Editor
- Roberto Bakker Production Manager
- Gaylin P. Schultz Production Coordinator
Camera · 1
- Ricardo Aronovich Director of Photography
Sound · 3
- Louis Oliveira Conductor, Music Arranger, Music Supervisor
- Gilbert E. Plenty Sound
- Richard Lapham Music Editor
Costume & Make-Up · 2
- Thereza Pinto de Azevedo Wardrobe Supervisor
- Gilberto Marques Makeup Supervisor
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