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The Sandpit Generals (1972)
Directed by Hall Bartlett
Overview
Inspired by the classic novel by Brazilian cultural icon Jorge Amado, this is the story of a gang of homeless children lead by Pedro Bala. Set in Bahia, the film follows the adventures of Bala’s gang of under aged outlaws as they steal, rape, find love, “capoeira” (a Brazilian form of martial arts) and African-Brazilian religion.
Rated R | Length 102 minutes
Actors
Kent Lane | Tisha Sterling | Mark de Vries | Butch Patrick | John Rubinstein | Juarez Santalvo | Freddie Gedeon | Ademir Da Silva | Guilherme Lamounier | Eliana Pittman | Dorival Caymmi | Alejandro Rey | Aloysio de Oliveira | Lorrene Baker | Marisa Urban | William Hobson | Marian Fraser | Chris Rodriquez | Robert Bakker | Creusa Millet | Macio | Jimmy Fraser | Peter Nielsen