Rio, 40 Degrees
Rio, 40 Graus
1955, Film, 100 min, Drama, Portuguese, Brazil, MoviePedia score 68
On a scorching summer day in Rio de Janeiro, five impoverished black boys venture out of their favela to peddle peanuts throughout the bustling city. As they navigate the various districts of Rio, they bear witness to a series of unfortunate events and encounters, unfolding a vivid tapestry of urban life in Rio de Janeiro during that period. These true misadventures shed light on the gritty reality of the city, unveiling its vibrant urban tapestry.
Directed by Nelson Pereira dos Santos
Cast
- Modesto De Souza as The landowner
- Roberto Bataglin as Pedro
- Jece Valadão as Miro
- Ana Beatriz as Maria Helena
- Glauce Rocha as Rosa
- Claudia Morena as Alice
- Sofia Alcalai
- Alvaiade as Self
- Haroldo Alves
- Jesebel Alves
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