The Sandpit Generals (1971)
102 min
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.
- Release date
- August 8, 1972
- Country of origin
- United States
Cast
- Juarez Santalvo
- Freddie Gedeon as Almiro
- Ademir Da Silva as Big John
- Guilherme Lamounier as The Cat
- Eliana Pittman as Dalvah
- Dorival Caymmi as John Adam
- Peter Nielsen as Lollipop
- Mark De Vries as Dry Turn
- Butch Patrick as No Legs
- John Rubinstein as Professor
Crew
- Hall Bartlett · Director
- Hall Bartlett · Writer
- Jorge Amado · Writer
- Hall Bartlett · Producer
- Ricardo Aronovich · Cinematographer
- Marshall M. Borden · Editor