Uploaded in April 2015
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City of God is available to stream on SuperFilmz. In US, it may also be listed on services like Kanopy, fuboTV and Paramount Plus Premium, depending on licensing. Availability can vary by region, since the film is primarily produced for audiences in Brazil, France and Germany. However, you can watch City of God for free on SuperFilmz, with ads. Content rating: R 18+ (AU).
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overview
What is City of God about?
If you run, the beast catches you; if you stay, the beast eats you. In the poverty-stricken favelas of Rio de Janeiro in the 1970s, two young men choose different paths. Rocket is a budding photographer who documents the increasing drug-related violence of his neighborhood, while José “Zé” Pequeno is an ambitious drug dealer diving into a dangerous life of crime. It blends drama, crime elements. The film reflects a distinct Brazil style and perspective. The story is brought to life by director Fernando Meirelles. With a runtime of 2h 9m, it offers a comfortable feature-length experience.
cast
Cast and crew of City of God
The main cast includes Alexandre Rodrigues, Leandro Firmino and Phellipe Haagensen. Behind the camera, the film is directed by Fernando Meirelles, written by Bráulio Mantovani, produced by Donald Ranvaud and Juliette Renaud.
Alexandre Rodrigues
as Buscapé
Leandro Firmino
as Zé Pequeno / Dadinho
Phellipe Haagensen
as Bené
Douglas Silva
as Dadinho
Jonathan Haagensen
as Cabeleira
Matheus Nachtergaele
as Sandro Cenoura
Seu Jorge
as Mané Galinha
Jefechander Suplino
as Alicate
Alice Braga
as Angélica
Emerson Gomes
as Barbantinho
Edson Oliveira
as Barbantinho Adulto
Michel Gomes
as Bené Criança
Roberta Rodrigues
as Berenice
Luis Otávio
as Buscapé (criança)
Kiko Marques
as Cabeção
Gustavo Engracia
as Editor do Jornal
Darlan Cunha
as Filé-com-Fritas
Robson Rocha
as Gelson
Thiago Martins
as Lampião
Leandra Miranda
as Lúcia Maracanã
Graziella Moretto
as Marina Cintra
Renato de Souza
as Marreco
Karina Falcão
as Mulher do Paraíba
Sabrina Rosa
as Namorada do Galinha
Rubens Sabino
as Neguinho
Kikito Junqueira
as Otávio
Edson Montenegro
as Pai Buscapé
Gero Camilo
as Paraíba
Felipe Paulino
as Rafael
Daniel Zettel
as Thiago
Charles Paraventi
as Tio Sam
Luiz Carlos Ribeiro Seixas
as Touro
Paulo 'Jacaré' César
as Tuba
Dani Ornellas
as Vizinha do Paraíba
Bernardo Santos
as Caixa Baixa
Diego Batista
as Caixa Baixa
Diego Ferreira
as Caixa Baixa
Marcio Vinicios
as Caixa Baixa
Micael Borges
as Caixa Baixa
Rafael de Castro
as Caixa Baixa
Ramon Francisco
as Caixa Baixa
Thiago Wallace
as Caixa Baixa
Alexander Cerqueira
as Bando Zé Pequeno
Alexandre 'China' Tavares
as Bando Zé Pequeno
André Pires Martins
as Bando Zé Pequeno
António Rodrigues
as Bando Zé Pequeno
Bartolomeu Braga
as Bando Zé Pequeno
Carlos Henrique Avernas
as Bando Zé Pequeno
Cláudio César
as Bando Zé Pequeno
Cleiton Ventura
as Bando Zé Pequeno
Damião Firmino
as Bando Zé Pequeno
Euclides Garcia
as Bando Zé Pequeno
Fábio Castor Conceição
as Bando Zé Pequeno
Felipe Nogueira
as Bando Zé Pequeno
Ivan Martins
as Bando Zé Pequeno
John Lima
as Bando Zé Pequeno
Jonas Michel
as Bando Zé Pequeno
Leandro Lucas
as Bando Zé Pequeno
Leandro Dias Batista
as Bando Zé Pequeno
Lúcio Andrey
as Bando Zé Pequeno
Luis Carlos Rodrigues Oliveira
as Bando Zé Pequeno
Luís Nascimento
as Bando Zé Pequeno
Marcelo Mello Jr.
as Bando Zé Pequeno
Márcio Costa
as Bando Zé Pequeno / Bando Cenoura
Mário Luiz Costa Oliveira
as Bando Zé Pequeno
Nelson Amaral
as Bando Zé Pequeno
Omar 'Mazinho' Barcelos
as Bando Zé Pequeno
Otto Amorim
as Bando Zé Pequeno
Peter Soares
as Bando Zé Pequeno
Rafael de Souza
as Bando Zé Pequeno
Roberto Miguez
as Bando Zé Pequeno
Rómulo 'Guinomo' Sech
as Bando Zé Pequeno
Ruy Vitório
as Bando Zé Pequeno
Sérgio Bispo
as Bando Zé Pequeno
Alex dos Santos
as Bando Cenoura
Anderson Bruno Marques
as Bando Cenoura
Anderson Lugão
as Bando Cenoura
André Luiz Mendes
as Bando Cenoura
Antoni Guedes
as Bando Cenoura
Bruno Ricardo
as Bando Cenoura
Charles Samuel
as Bando Cenoura
Éder Júlio Martins
as Bando Cenoura
Eduardo 'BR' Piranha
as Bando Cenoura
Erick Maximiano Oliveira
as Bando Cenoura
Fábio 'Dog' da Cunha
as Bando Cenoura
Felipe Villela Mendonça
as Bando Cenoura
Frederico Lins
as Bando Cenoura
Guilherme Estevam
as Bando Cenoura
Guilherme William
as Bando Cenoura
Harlem Teixeira
as Bando Cenoura
Leandro Gonçalves
as Bando Cenoura
Leandro Lima
as Bando Cenoura
Leiz Moreira
as Bando Cenoura
Leonardo Melo
as Bando Cenoura
Luis Carlos Oliveira
as Bando Cenoura
Marcello Melo
as Bando Cenoura
Marcello 'Máscara' Alves
as Bando Cenoura
Wallace Araújo
as Bando Cenoura
Wallace Nascimento
as Bando Cenoura
Wanderson 'Petão' Lopes
as Bando Cenoura
Wellington Costa Ricardo
as Bando Cenoura
Wemerson Gonçalves
as Bando Cenoura
Wendel Barros
as Bando Cenoura
Yuri Krushewsky
as Bando Cenoura
Anderson Faria
as Cocotas
Arlindo Lopes
as Cocotas
Carol Meirelles
as Cocotas
Carlos 'Lencinho' Smith
as Cocotas
Christiano
as Cocotas
Diego Mendes
as Cocotas
Jéssica Santos
as Cocotas
Lorena Da Silva
as Cocotas
Luciana Roque
as Cocotas
Marina Mandonça Pinheiro
as Cocotas
Michele Gonçalves
as Cocotas
Pierre dos Santos
as Cocotas
Renan Monteiro
as Cocotas
Vinicius Faria
as Cocotas
Delano Valentim
as Polícia
Ed Money
as Polícia
Fabiano Gonçalves
as Polícia
Felipe Porto
as Polícia
Francisco Marcos
as Polícia
Leo Generoso
as Polícia
Marcelo António Santos
as Polícia
Marcelo Araújo
as Polícia
Marcos Viana
as Polícia
Maurício Figueiras
as Polícia
Ricardo Lira
as Polícia
Ricardo Rocha da Silva
as Polícia
Wagner Mello
as Polícia
Waldeck Roque
as Polícia
Júlio César Siqueira
as Aristóteles
Denise Fonseca
as Ba
Adão Xalebaradã
as Exu
Edward Boggis
as Garoto viciado
Guti Fraga
as Gerente do supermercado
Babu Santana
as Grande
Marcello Costa
as Irmão Mané Galinha
Marcos Coutinho
as Irmão Mané Galinha
João Soares
as Jabá
Rafael Fontenele
as Jovem Trabalhador
Rosangela Rodrigues
as Mãe Buscapé
Jota Farias
as Motorista do DKW
Mary Sheila
as Mulher do Neguinho
Gil Torres
as Mulher do Ônibus
Paulo Lins
as Pastor da Igreja
Christian Duurvoort
as Paulista
Olivia Araújo
as Recepcionista do Motel
Tulé Peak
as Funcionário do jornal (uncredited)