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City of God

Original title: Cidade de Deus
  • 2002
  • R
  • 2h 10m
IMDb RATING
8.6/10
818K
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Inhabitants of Belo Vale Boa Morte and Cidade de Congonhas and Paige Ellens in City of God (2002)
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Coming-of-AgeGangsterCrimeDrama

In the slums of Rio, two kids' paths diverge as one struggles to become a photographer and the other a kingpin.In the slums of Rio, two kids' paths diverge as one struggles to become a photographer and the other a kingpin.In the slums of Rio, two kids' paths diverge as one struggles to become a photographer and the other a kingpin.

  • Directors
    • Fernando Meirelles
    • Kátia Lund
  • Writers
    • Paulo Lins
    • Bráulio Mantovani
  • Stars
    • Alexandre Rodrigues
    • Leandro Firmino
    • Matheus Nachtergaele
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    8.6/10
    818K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    315
    135
    • Directors
      • Fernando Meirelles
      • Kátia Lund
    • Writers
      • Paulo Lins
      • Bráulio Mantovani
    • Stars
      • Alexandre Rodrigues
      • Leandro Firmino
      • Matheus Nachtergaele
    • 1.2KUser reviews
    • 222Critic reviews
    • 79Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Top rated movie #25
    • Nominated for 4 Oscars
      • 75 wins & 50 nominations total

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    Top cast99+

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    Alexandre Rodrigues
    Alexandre Rodrigues
    • Buscapé
    Leandro Firmino
    Leandro Firmino
    • Zé Pequeno
    • (as Leandro Firmino da Hora)
    Matheus Nachtergaele
    • Sandro Cenoura
    Phellipe Haagensen
    • Bené
    Douglas Silva
    Douglas Silva
    • Dadinho
    Jonathan Haagensen
    Jonathan Haagensen
    • Cabeleira
    Seu Jorge
    Seu Jorge
    • Mané Galinha
    Jefechander Suplino
    • Alicate
    Alice Braga
    Alice Braga
    • Angélica
    Emerson Gomes
    • Barbantinho
    Edson Oliveira
    • Barbantinho Adulto
    Michel Gomes
    • Bené Criança
    • (as Michel De Souza Gomes)
    Roberta Rodrigues
    • Berenice
    Luis Otávio
    • Buscapé Criança
    Kiko Marques
    • Cabeção
    • (as Maurício Marques)
    Gustavo Engrácia
    • Editor do Jornal
    Darlan Cunha
    • Filé-com-Fritas
    Robson Rocha
    • Gelson
    • Directors
      • Fernando Meirelles
      • Kátia Lund
    • Writers
      • Paulo Lins
      • Bráulio Mantovani
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    • Trivia
      When we hear Buscapé (Alexandre Rodrigues) talking to Marina (Graziella Moretto) about how "he never took a hot bath", that was not scripted. Actually, that was Rodrigues and Moretto talking off camera, during a pause in the shooting, when the boy (who lived on the slums) was telling her about his life.
    • Goofs
      Lil' Ze is taken into custody by the police, Rocket runs after the police truck. The Police truck passes by a late - model Chevrolet S10, black, circa 2001. The movie is set in the seventies.
    • Quotes

      Buscapé: It was like a message from God: "Honesty doesn't pay, sucker."

    • Crazy credits
      The closing credits shows pictures of the main actors, their name, their character's name and pictures of the real life characters (for the ones based on existing people).
    • Alternate versions
      The Indian Censor Board nonsensically deleted the visuals of frontal nudity in the motel scene and the dialogue of a woman talking about her sexual experiences for an 'A' (adults) rating.
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: The Best Films of 2002 (2003)
    • Soundtracks
      Alvorada
      Written by Cartola / Carlos Cachaça / Hermínio Bello de Carvalho (as Hermínio B. Carvalho)
      Performed by Cartola
      Peer Music do Brasil Edições Musicais Ltda
      Licensed by EMI Music Ltda

    User reviews1.2K

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    Featured review
    9/10

    Raw and cult film

    I agree with the other positive reviews here. I just saw this again after 15 years - still far exceeds anything made today when it comes to struggles of troubled youth in urban slums plagued by drugs and violence. So raw. So shocking to the system. Highly recommended!
    • janicenichols-32565
    • Sep 27, 2018
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    FAQ3

    • Is 'City of God' based on a novel?
    • Why is the favela called "City of God"? It seems like just the opposite.
    • The "Runts" frequently mention the formation of a "Red" gang. Is there any significance to this?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 13, 2004 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Brazil
      • France
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official Site
    • Language
      • Portuguese
    • Also known as
      • Ciudad de Dios
    • Filming locations
      • Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    • Production companies
      • O2 Filmes
      • VideoFilmes
      • Globo Filmes
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • R$3,300,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $7,564,459
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $88,292
      • Jan 19, 2003
    • Gross worldwide
      • $30,680,793
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 10 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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