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City of Men (2007)

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An unforgettable tale of friendship and survival in a city where the greatest challenge is growing up.

Best buddies Acerola and Laranjinha, about to turn 18, discover things about their missing fathers' pasts which will shatter their solid friendship, in the middle of a war between rival drug gangs from Rio's favelas.

Cast & Crew

Director
Paulo Morelli
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    Acerola ´Ace´ Douglas Silva
  • Profile picture of Darlan Cunha
    Laranjinha `Wallace´ Darlan Cunha
  • Profile picture of Jonathan Haagensen
    Madrugadão ´Midnight` Jonathan Haagensen
  • Profile picture of Rodrigo dos Santos
    Heraldo Rodrigo dos Santos
  • Profile picture of Fábio Lago
    Ceará Fábio Lago
  • Profile picture of Maurício Gonçalves
    Nestor Maurício Gonçalves
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    Cris Camila Monteiro
  • Profile picture of Naima Silva
    Camila Naima Silva

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  • rio de janeiro
  • ghetto
  • battle for power
  • street riots
  • matter of life and death
  • boy gang
  • youth gang
  • gang
  • father figure