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Carandiru

  • 2003
  • R
  • 2h 25m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
23K
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Carandiru (2003)
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Prison DramaCrimeDrama

Stories of crime, revenge, love, and friendship at the Carandiru Penitentiary, the largest prison in Latin America.Stories of crime, revenge, love, and friendship at the Carandiru Penitentiary, the largest prison in Latin America.Stories of crime, revenge, love, and friendship at the Carandiru Penitentiary, the largest prison in Latin America.

  • Director
    • Hector Babenco
  • Writers
    • Hector Babenco
    • Fernando Bonassi
    • Victor Navas
  • Stars
    • Enrique Diaz
    • Wagner Moura
    • Caio Blat
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.6/10
    23K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Hector Babenco
    • Writers
      • Hector Babenco
      • Fernando Bonassi
      • Victor Navas
    • Stars
      • Enrique Diaz
      • Wagner Moura
      • Caio Blat
    • 50User reviews
    • 54Critic reviews
    • 71Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 16 wins & 33 nominations

    Videos7

    Carandiru
    Trailer 1:17
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    Carandiru
    Carandiru Scene: Regaining Control Of The Jail
    Clip 4:05
    Carandiru Scene: Regaining Control Of The Jail
    Carandiru Scene: Lady Di Gets Tested
    Clip 2:13
    Carandiru Scene: Lady Di Gets Tested
    Carandiru Scene: Lady Di Opens Her Results
    Clip 1:22
    Carandiru Scene: Lady Di Opens Her Results
    Carandiru Scene: Wife Set Bed On Fire
    Clip 1:16
    Carandiru Scene: Wife Set Bed On Fire

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    Enrique Diaz
    • Gilson
    • (as Enrique Díaz)
    Wagner Moura
    Wagner Moura
    • Zico
    Caio Blat
    Caio Blat
    • Deusdete
    Luiz Carlos Vasconcelos
    Luiz Carlos Vasconcelos
    • Médico
    Milton Gonçalves
    Milton Gonçalves
    • Chico
    Ivan de Almeida
    • Nego Preto
    Ailton Graça
    Ailton Graça
    • Majestade
    Maria Luísa Mendonça
    Maria Luísa Mendonça
    • Dalva
    Aida Leiner
    Aida Leiner
    • Rosirene
    • (as Aída Leiner)
    Rodrigo Santoro
    Rodrigo Santoro
    • Lady Di
    Gero Camilo
    • Sem Chance
    Lázaro Ramos
    Lázaro Ramos
    • Ezequiel
    Julia Ianina
    Julia Ianina
    • Francineide
    Sabrina Greve
    • Catarina
    Floriano Peixoto
    Floriano Peixoto
    • Antônio Carlos
    Ricardo Blat
    Ricardo Blat
    • Claudiomiro
    Vanessa Gerbelli
    • Célia
    Leona Cavalli
    Leona Cavalli
    • Dina
    • Director
      • Hector Babenco
    • Writers
      • Hector Babenco
      • Fernando Bonassi
      • Victor Navas
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Dr. Dráuzio Varella wrote the original book at the encouragement of a patient he was treating for lymphatic cancer. That very patient happened to be Hector Babenco, who recovered and went on to direct the film adaptation.
    • Goofs
      During the riot, as the inmates are running up the stairs of the cell block shortly after the riot squad has entered, one inmate can be seen wearing a T-Shirt of hip-hop group the Wu-Tang Clan. The group only formed in the year the riot took place (1992), and did not release their first widely available album (36 Chambers - Enter the Wu-Tang) until the following year. It is unlikely they would at this time have had a following in Brazil, nor would merchandise be available.
    • Quotes

      Lady Di: I've come to take the test.

      Médico - Physician: Please, take a seat. First, I'd like to ask you a few questions, Lady Di.

      Lady Di: I've seen this movie before, doctor. I've never needed a blood transfusion and I never pierce my veins. The only drug I use is a joint now and then... when I watch TV or for a little romance.

      Médico - Physician: And partners, how many?

      Lady Di: Oh, about 2000.

    • Connections
      Featured in 2005 Glitter Awards (2005)
    • Soundtracks
      Homem Pássaro
      Written by Hyldon and Alex Malheiros
      Performed by Hyldon

    User reviews50

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    7/10

    Ailton Graca was the best in this film

    I saw Carandiru after seeing Takeshi Kitanos "Zatoichi" at the Toronto Film

    Festival. Let me tell you, my day was full of carnage but it's OK because both movies were very good. The director was there as well as an actor or two if I remember correctly, they spoke about the film with true passion which added to the essence of the final product. It opend my eyes to an event that I never knew of. Highness was a great charater, Graca was my favorite, he should learn

    english and get into the indie scene in North America. Good film 7\10.
    • LoneWolf6
    • Oct 1, 2003
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    • Release date
      • April 11, 2003 (Brazil)
    • Countries of origin
      • Brazil
      • Argentina
      • Italy
    • Official site
      • Sony Pictures Classics (United States)
    • Language
      • Portuguese
    • Also known as
      • Vzbura vo väznici Carandiru
    • Filming locations
      • Carandiru Prision, São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
    • Production companies
      • HB Filmes
      • Sony Pictures Classics
      • Sony Pictures International Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • R$12,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $216,335
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $17,945
      • May 16, 2004
    • Gross worldwide
      • $10,781,635
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 25 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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