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70% Critic Match
City of Men
“An unforgettable tale of friendship and survival in a city where the greatest challenge is growing up.”
7.0 / 10• 2007• 1h 46m•R• Portuguese
Drama
Storyline
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
Douglas Silva
Acerola ´Ace´
Lead
Darlan Cunha
Laranjinha `Wallace´
Jonathan Haagensen
Madrugadão ´Midnight`
Rodrigo dos Santos
Heraldo
Camila Monteiro
Cris
Naima Silva
Camila
E'
Eduardo 'BR' Piranha
Nefast ´Fasto´
Luciano Vidigal
Fiel
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Paulo Morelli's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. City of Men is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
