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City of Men
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R,1hr 51min
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February 29, 2008
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Miramax Films
Synopsis: Two lifelong friends raised amidst the turmoil of Rio de Janeiro's notorious Pool Hall Hill attempt to navigate the treacherous maze of adulthood after celebrating their 18th birthdays and becoming caught up in the city's endless cycle of violence in director Paulo Morelli's companion piece to the Golden Globe-winning drama City of God. Laranjinha (Darlan Cunha) and Acerola (Douglas Silva) may not be bound by blood, but these childhood friends are closer to one another than most brothers. While their ... Full Synopsis
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In many ways, City of Men is like a Portuguese-language version of David Simon's "The Wire." Full Review
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63
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out of 100
Featured Cast
Ace, Acerola
Wallace
Madrugadão, Madrugadão (aka Midnight)
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A scene from "City of Men" (Miramax Films)
A scene from "City of Men" (Miramax Films)
"City of Men" director Paulo Morelli (Miramax Films)
A scene from "City of Men" (Miramax Films)
A scene from "City of Men" (Miramax Films)
A scene from "City of Men" (Miramax Films)
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