The Sandpit Generals

Duration: 102 min

Release date: 1972-08-08

IMDB

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.

Drama

The Sandpit Generals

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John Rubinstein

John Rubinstein

Juarez Santalvo

Juarez Santalvo

Ademir Da Silva

Ademir Da Silva

Guilherme Lamounier

Guilherme Lamounier

as Fr. Jose Pedro

Aloysio de Oliveira

Aloysio de Oliveira

Chris Rodriquez

Chris Rodriquez

as Voodoo Priestess

as Dora's Brother

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Gilberto Marques

Gilberto Marques

Makeup Supervisor

Marshall M. Borden

Marshall M. Borden

Ricardo Aronovich

Ricardo Aronovich

Director of Photography

Production Manager

Marshall M. Borden

Marshall M. Borden

Production Supervisor

Thereza Pinto de Azevedo

Thereza Pinto de Azevedo

Wardrobe Supervisor

Music Supervisor

Gilbert E. Plenty

Gilbert E. Plenty

Gaylin P. Schultz

Gaylin P. Schultz

Production Coordinator

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