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The Sandpit Generals

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.

Top Cast

  • Kent Lane

    Kent Lane

    Bullet

  • Tisha Sterling

    Tisha Sterling

    Dora

  • Mark de Vries

    Mark de Vries

    Dry Turn

  • Butch Patrick

    Butch Patrick

    No Legs

  • John Rubinstein

    John Rubinstein

    Professor

  • Juarez Santalvo

    Juarez Santalvo

  • Freddie Gedeon

    Freddie Gedeon

    Almiro

  • Ademir Da Silva

    Ademir Da Silva

    Big John

  • Guilherme Lamounier

    Guilherme Lamounier

    The Cat

Overview

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.

Rating

5.9 / 10
9 Reviews
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