Russia / Jul 01, 1971 / Moscow Film Festival
The Sandpit Generals (1972)
Directed by Hall Bartlett
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1h 42min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Ademir Da Silva | Big John |
| Guilherme Lamounier | The Cat |
| Eliana Pittman | Dalvah |
| Dorival Caymmi | John Adam |
| Alejandro Rey | Fr. Jose Pedro |
| Aloysio de Oliveira | Chancellor |
| Lorrene Baker | |
| Marisa Urban | Rich Woman |
| William Hobson | Rich Man |
| Marian Fraser | |
| Chris Rodriquez | |
| Robert Bakker | |
| Creusa Millet | Voodoo Priestess |
| Macio | Ezequiel |
| Jimmy Fraser | Dora's Brother |
| Peter Nielsen | Lollipop |
Genres
Drama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Sandpit Generals |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Hall Bartlett Productions |
| Release date | 8 agosto 1972 |
| Writer | Jorge Amado, Hall Bartlett |
| Editing | Marshall M. Borden |
| Cinematography | Ricardo Aronovich |
| Assistant directors | Hall Bartlett |
| Camera operators | Ricardo Aronovich |
| Additional photography | Ricardo Aronovich |
| Music | Louis Oliveira, Richard Lapham, Gilbert E. Plenty |
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| Sound | Louis Oliveira, Richard Lapham, Gilbert E. Plenty |
| Costume design | Gilberto Marques, Thereza Pinto de Azevedo |
| Makeup | Gilberto Marques, Thereza Pinto de Azevedo |
| Hairstyling | Gilberto Marques, Thereza Pinto de Azevedo |
Release dates
Premiere
Theatrical release
United States / Aug 08, 1972 / R
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