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City of God

Original title: Cidade de Deus
  • 2002
  • R
  • 2h 10m
IMDb RATING
8.6/10
881K
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Alice Braga, Leandro Firmino, Alexandre Rodrigues, Inhabitants of Belo Vale Boa Morte and Cidade de Congonhas, and Paige Ellens in City of God (2002)
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PortugueseCaperComing-of-AgeEpicGangsterPolitical DramaPsychological DramaCrimeDrama

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
    • Kátia Lund
    • Fernando Meirelles
  • Writers
    • Bráulio Mantovani
    • Paulo Lins
  • Stars
    • Alexandre Rodrigues
    • Leandro Firmino
    • Matheus Nachtergaele
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    8.6/10
    881K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    228
    14
    • Directors
      • Kátia Lund
      • Fernando Meirelles
    • Writers
      • Bráulio Mantovani
      • Paulo Lins
    • Stars
      • Alexandre Rodrigues
      • Leandro Firmino
      • Matheus Nachtergaele
    • 1.3KUser reviews
    • 226Critic reviews
    • 79Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Top rated movie #26
    • Nominated for 4 Oscars
      • 76 wins & 50 nominations total

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    Top Cast99+

    Alexandre Rodrigues
    Alexandre Rodrigues
    • Buscapé
    Leandro Firmino
    Leandro Firmino
    • Zé Pequeno
    • (as Leandro Firmino da Hora)
    Matheus Nachtergaele
    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
      • Kátia Lund
      • Fernando Meirelles
    • Writers
      • Bráulio Mantovani
      • Paulo Lins
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews1.3K

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    Summary

    Reviewers say 'City of God' Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum. Curabitur pretium tincidunt lacus.

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    Marlon Brando and Salvatore Corsitto in The Godfather (1972)
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    Martin Sheen in The West Wing (1999)
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    Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)
    Psychological Drama
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    Crime
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    Drama

    Storyline

    Did you know

    • 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
      Zé Pequeno is taken into custody by the police, Buscapé 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 At the Movies with Ebert & Roeper: 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

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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

    • Release date
      • February 13, 2004 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Brazil
    • 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
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    • Budget
      • R$3,300,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $7,564,459
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $88,292
      • Jan 19, 2003
    • Gross worldwide
      • $30,685,656
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 2h 10m(130 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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