City of Men (2007)
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.
Director: Paulo Morelli
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 106 min
Release Date: August 31, 2007
Cast
- Douglas Silva - Acerola ´Ace´
- Darlan Cunha - Laranjinha `Wallace´
- Jonathan Haagensen - Madrugadão ´Midnight`
- Rodrigo dos Santos - Heraldo
- Fábio Lago - Ceará
- Maurício Gonçalves - Nestor
- Camila Monteiro - Cris
- Naima Silva - Camila
- Eduardo 'BR' Piranha - Nefast ´Fasto´
- Luciano Vidigal - Fiel
Screenplay
- Elena Soarez (Screenplay)
Music: Antonio Pinto
Cinematography: Adriano Goldman
Editing: Daniel Rezende
Production: Globo Filmes, O2 Filmes, Petrobrás, 20th Century Fox Brazil
Country: Brazil
Language: Português
Box Office: $307,076
Original Language: pt
Themes
Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Urban Decay and Lost Hopes, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering
Keywords
street gang, slum, becoming an adult, parent child relationship, father murder, loss of loved one, rio de janeiro, ghetto, battle for power, street riots, matter of life and death, boy gang, youth gang, gang, father figure
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is City of Men about?
- 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.
- Who directed City of Men?
- City of Men was directed by Paulo Morelli.
- Who stars in City of Men?
- City of Men stars Douglas Silva, Darlan Cunha, Jonathan Haagensen, Rodrigo dos Santos, Fábio Lago, Maurício Gonçalves.
- How long is City of Men?
- City of Men has a runtime of 1h 46m (106 minutes).
- What genre is City of Men?
- City of Men is a Drama film.
- How much did City of Men gross?
- City of Men grossed $307,076 worldwide.
- Where was City of Men produced?
- City of Men was produced in Brazil.
- What are the themes of City of Men?
- The themes of City of Men include: Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Urban Decay and Lost Hopes, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering.