City of God

If you run, the beast catches you; if you stay, the beast eats you.

Cidade de Deus

⭐ 8.4 /10 8,006 votes

August 30, 2002 2h 9m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

                                        Director
                                        Fernando Meirelles
                                    

                                        Writers
                                        Bráulio Mantovani, Paulo Lins
                                    

                                    Studio
                                    O2 Filmes
                                

                                    Rating
                                    8.4/10
                                

                                    Language
                                    PT
                                

                                    Budget
                                    $3,300,000
                                

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Cast & Crew

Alexandre Rodrigues

Buscapé - Rocket

Leandro Firmino

Zé Pequeno - Li'l Zé

Phellipe Haagensen

Bené - Benny

Douglas Silva

Dadinho - Li'l Dice

Jonathan Haagensen

Cabeleira - Shaggy

Matheus Nachtergaele

Sandro Cenoura - Carrot

Seu Jorge

Mané Galinha - Knockout Ned

Jefechander Suplino

Alicate - Clipper

Alice Braga

Angélica

Emerson Gomes

Barbantinho - Stringy

Edson Oliveira

Barbantinho Adulto - Older Stringy

Michel Gomes

Bené Criança - Young Benny

Frequently Asked Questions

When was City of God released?

City of God was released on August 30, 2002.

How long is City of God?

The runtime of City of God is 2h 9m.

What genre is City of God?

City of God is a Drama, Crime movie.

What is the rating of City of God?

City of God has a rating of 8.4 out of 10 on TMDB.

Where can I watch City of God?

City of God is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Who directed City of God?

City of God was directed by Fernando Meirelles.

Who stars in City of God?

The main cast of City of God includes Alexandre Rodrigues, Leandro Firmino, Phellipe Haagensen.

What language is City of God in?

City of God is originally in PT.