City of God
"If you run, the beast catches you; if you stay, the beast eats you."
Originally released in 2002. City of God is a drama/crime film. directed by Fernando Meirelles. With a runtime of 2h 9m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Alexandre Rodrigues, Leandro Firmino, and Phellipe Haagensen
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 30, 2002
23 years ago
Runtime
2h 9m
129 minutes total
User Rating
8.4/10
Excellent (7,936 votes)
Budget
$3.3M
Production budget
Box Office
$30.6M
9.3x return
Language
Portuguese
Original language
Country
Brazil
+ 2 more
Director
Top Cast
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
Jonathan Haagensen
as Cabeleira - Shaggy
Matheus Nachtergaele
as Sandro Cenoura - Carrot
Seu Jorge
as Mané Galinha - Knockout Ned
Jefechander Suplino
as Alicate - Clipper
Alice Braga
as Angélica
Emerson Gomes
as Barbantinho - Stringy
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- PT
- Budget
- $3,300,000
- Revenue
- $30,641,770
Production Companies
- O2 Filmes
- VideoFilmes
- Wild Bunch
- Hank Levine Film & Music
- Globo Filmes
- Lumière
Frequently Asked Questions
What is City of God about?
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 neig...
Who directed City of God?
City of God was directed by Fernando Meirelles.
How long is City of God?
City of God has a runtime of 2 hours and 9 minutes (129 minutes total).
When was City of God released?
City of God was released on August 30, 2002 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in City of God?
The main cast of City of God includes Alexandre Rodrigues, Leandro Firmino, Phellipe Haagensen, Douglas Silva, Jonathan Haagensen.
Is City of God worth watching?
City of God has a user rating of 8.4/10 based on 7,936 reviews, indicating excellent reception from audiences.