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  • The Sandpit Generals (1971)
  • R
    102 min | Action, Drama, Romance
The Sandpit Generals (1971)
R
102 min | Action, Drama, Romance

On the streets of Bahia, Brazil, a charismatic youth named Pedro Bala leads a group of homeless kids. Together they navigate survival, crime, love, and local traditions while embracing capoeira and Afro-Brazilian spirituality.
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Director
Writers
Hall Bartlett (screenplay) | Jorge Amado (novel "Capitães da Areia")
Producer
Hall Bartlett (producer)
Cinematographer
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Updated Jul 31, 1971

Release date
Aug 1972 (United States)

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Cast

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23 cast members
Name Known for
Ademir Da Silva
Big John Big John   See fewer
Dorival Caymmi
John Adam John Adam   See fewer
Peter Nielsen
Lollipop Lollipop   See fewer
Mark De Vries
Dry Turn Dry Turn   See fewer
Butch Patrick
No Legs No Legs   See fewer
John Rubinstein
Professor Professor   See fewer
Kent Lane
Bullet Bullet   See fewer
Alejandro Rey
Fr. Jose Pedro Fr. Jose Pedro   See fewer
Aloysio Oliveira
Chancellor Chancellor   See fewer
Lorrene Baker
Actress Actress   See fewer
Marisa Urban
Rich Woman Rich Woman   See fewer
Marian Fraser
Actress Actress   See fewer
William Hobson
Rich Man Rich Man   See fewer
Creusa Millet
Voodoo Priestess Voodoo Priestess   See fewer
Macio
Ezequiel Ezequiel   See fewer
Jimmy Fraser
Dora's Brother Dora's Brother   See fewer
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