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The Sandpit Generals
The Sandpit Generals
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The Sandpit Generals

1972
1h 42m
Drama

Status

Released

Release

1972

Runtime

1h 42m

Storyline

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.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 42m
Aug 8, 1972
Languages
English
Director
Hall Bartlett
Production
Hall Bartlett Productions
Hall Bartlett Productions
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

23 Cast Members

Kent Lane

Kent Lane

Bullet

Tisha Sterling

Tisha Sterling

Dora

Mark de Vries

Dry Turn

Butch Patrick

Butch Patrick

No Legs

John Rubinstein

John Rubinstein

Professor

Juarez Santalvo

Freddie Gedeon

Almiro

Ademir Da Silva

Big John

Guilherme Lamounier

The Cat

Eliana Pittman

Eliana Pittman

Dalvah

Dorival Caymmi

Dorival Caymmi

John Adam

Alejandro Rey

Alejandro Rey

Fr. Jose Pedro

Aloysio de Oliveira

Chancellor

Lorrene Baker

Marisa Urban

Marisa Urban

Rich Woman

William Hobson

Rich Man

Marian Fraser

Chris Rodriquez

Robert Bakker

Robert Bakker

Creusa Millet

Voodoo Priestess

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