City of God

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City of God
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R,2hrs 11min
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Released:
January 17, 2003
Distributor:
Miramax Films
Synopsis: Fernando Meirelles' City of God is a sweeping tale of how crime affects the poor population of Rio de Janeiro. Though the narrative skips around in time, the main focus is on Cabeleira who formed a gang called the Tender Trio. He and his best friend, Bené (Phelipe Haagensen), become crime lords over the course of a decade. When Bené is killed before he can retire, Lil' Zé attempts to take out his arch enemy, Sandro Cenoura (Matheus Nachtergaele). But Sandro and a young gangster named Mane form an ... Full Synopsis
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It's a trip to Hell and back, and testimony for embittered cynics of all that a movie can be. Full Review
Metascore
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79
Generally favorable reviews
out of 100
Featured Cast
Sandro Cenoura, Sandro Cenoura (Carrot)
Buscapé (Rocket), Buscape
Cabeleira, Cabeleira (Shaggy)
Zé Pequeno (Lil' Zé), Ze Pequeno
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