Film
The Angel Was Born
1969 · 1h 4m · Crime · Drama
A milestone of the Brazilian marginal cinema
- IMDb
- 6.7
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Overview
Santamaria and Urtigo are two bandits on the run, one is white, the other black. Santamaria is a mystical visionary and believes in the imminent coming of a purifying angel. Urtiga, his inseparable companion, is a simple-minded and ingenious man who follows Santamaria around and participates in the crimes he commits. The two bandits take over a house after kidnapping its owner and his girlfriend.
Cast
Hugo Carvana
Santamaria
Milton Gonçalves
Urtiga
Norma Bengell
Mulher
Maria Gladys
Amiga
Neville D'Almeida
Carlos Guimas
Guará Rodrigues
Self
Richard Nixon
self (archive footage)
Crew
- Júlio BressaneWriter · Director · Producer
- Thiago VelosoDirector of Photography
- Guilherme Magalhães VazOriginal Music Composer
- Geraldo VelosoEditor
- Mair TavaresEditor
Media
Details
- Release date
- February 12, 1969
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
- Genres
- Crime, Drama
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