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City of God

Brazil, 1960s, City of God. The Tender Trio robs motels and gas trucks. Younger kids watch and learn well...too well. 1970s: Li'l Zé has prospered very well and owns the city. He causes violence and fear as he wipes out rival gangs without mercy. His best friend Bené is the only one to keep him on the good side of sanity. Rocket has watched these two gain power for years, and he wants no part of it. he keeps getting swept up in the madness. All he wants to do is take pictures. 1980s: Things are out of control between the last two remaining gangs...will it ever end? Welcome to the City of God. Use this page to compare cast context, genre fit (Crime, Drama), release year 2004, and whether this film matches tonight's mood.

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Story of City of God

Brazil, 1960s, City of God. The Tender Trio robs motels and gas trucks. Younger kids watch and learn well...too well. 1970s: Li'l Zé has prospered very well and owns the city. He causes violence and fear as he wipes out rival gangs without mercy. His best friend Bené is the only one to keep him on the good side of sanity. Rocket has watched these two gain power for years, and he wants no part of it. he keeps getting swept up in the madness. All he wants to do is take pictures. 1980s: Things are out of control between the last two remaining gangs...will it ever end? Welcome to the City of God.

Use this page to compare cast context, genre fit (Crime, Drama), release year 2004, and whether this film matches tonight's mood.

Title facts

  • Type Movie
  • Release year 2004
  • Released 13 Feb 2004
  • Runtime 130 minutes
  • Content rating R
  • IMDb rating IMDb 8.6/10 from 869,206 votes
  • Metascore 79/100
  • Genres Crime, Drama
  • Languages Portuguese
  • Countries Brazil

Cast

Alexandre Rodrigues, Leandro Firmino, Matheus Nachtergaele

Direction and writing

Directed by: Kátia Lund, Fernando Meirelles

Written by: Bráulio Mantovani, Paulo Lins

Awards and recognition

Nominated for 4 Oscars. 76 wins & 50 nominations total

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