City of God (2004)

By Thomas Jackson 11/22/2025
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IMDB rating: 8.6

Duration: 2h 10m(130 min)

Stars: Alexandre Rodrigues, Leandro Firmino, Phellipe Haagensen

Country: Brazil, France

Languages: Portuguese

Filming Locations: Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Brazil, 1960s, City of God. The Tender Trio robs motels and gas trucks. Younger kids watch and learn well…too well. 1970s: Li'l Zé has prospered very well and owns the city. He causes violence and fear as he wipes out rival gangs without mercy. His best friend Bené is the only one to keep him on the good side of sanity. Rocket has watched these two gain power for years, and he wants no part of it. he keeps getting swept up in the madness. All he wants to do is take pictures. 1980s: Things are out of control between the last two remaining gangs…will it ever end? Welcome to the City of God. —Jeff Mellinger <jeffmellinger@astound.net>

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Alexandre Rodrigues
Leandro Firmino
Phellipe Haagensen
Douglas Silva
Jonathan Haagensen
Matheus Nachtergaele
Seu Jorge
Jefechander Suplino
Alice Braga
Emerson Gomes
Edson Oliveira
Michel Gomes
Roberta Rodrigues
Luis Otávio
Kiko Marques
Gustavo Engrácia
Darlan Cunha
Robson Rocha