The Sandpit Generals
6.7
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.
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Cast
35 people
Kent Lane
Pedro Bala
Also in
Changes
Hooper
Tisha Sterling
Dora
Known for
Coogan's Bluff
The Whales of August
Jorge Amado
Also in
Jorge Amado no Cinema
Josué de Castro, Cidadão do Mundo
Hall Bartlett
Known for
Jet Pilot
Ricardo Aronovich
Mark de Vries
Dry Turn
Marshall M. Borden
Butch Patrick
No Legs
Known for
The Munsters
The Phantom Tollbooth
John Rubinstein
Professor
Known for
21 Grams
Red Dragon
Roberto Bakker
Juarez Santalvo
Gaylin P. Schultz
Hall Bartlett Director · Jorge Amado Story Ricardo Aronovich Cinematographer
United States release August 8, 1972 · Produced in United States
Production
Hall Bartlett Productions
Production
United States
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Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English
Release dates
Russia · July 1, 1971
Premiere · Moscow Film Festival
United States · August 8, 1972
Theatrical
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