Watch The Sandpit Generals (1972) Official Trailer
5.9 / 10 IMDb August 8, 1972 1h 42m
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.
Director
Runtime
1h 42m
Release Date
August 8, 1972
Genre
Drama
Status
Released
Languages
English
Country
United States of America
Cast
Kent Lane
as Pedro Bala
Tisha Sterling
as Dora
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Mark de Vries
as Dry Turn
Butch Patrick
as No Legs
John Rubinstein
as Professor
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Juarez Santalvo
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Freddie Gedeon
as Almiro
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Ademir Da Silva
as João Grande
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Guilherme Lamounier
as Gato
Eliana Pittman
as Dalvah
Dorival Caymmi
as John Adam
Alejandro Rey
as Fr. Jose Pedro
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Aloysio de Oliveira
as Chancellor
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Lorrene Baker
Marisa Urban
as Rich Woman
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William Hobson
as Rich Man
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Marian Fraser
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Chris Rodriquez
Robert Bakker
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Creusa Millet
as Voodoo Priestess
Production Companies
Hall Bartlett Productions
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