The Sandpit Generals

1972 · 102 min · DramaR

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: Hall Bartlett
Writers: Jorge Amado, Hall Bartlett
Released: August 8, 1972
Language: English

Cast

Kent Lane
Pedro Bala
Tisha Sterling
Dora
Mark de Vries
Dry Turn
Butch Patrick
No Legs
John Rubinstein
Professor
Juarez Santalvo
Freddie Gedeon
Almiro
Ademir Da Silva
João Grande
Guilherme Lamounier
Gato
Eliana Pittman
Dalvah
Dorival Caymmi
John Adam
Alejandro Rey
Fr. Jose Pedro

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