The Sandpit Generals

1971·United States·102 min.
The Sandpit Generals
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Non rated
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Action
Drama

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.

DirectorHall Bartlett
ScreenwriterHall Bartlett·Jorge Amado
CinematographyRicardo Aronovich
CastJuarez Santalvo·Freddie Gedeon·Ademir Da Silva·Guilherme Lamounier·Eliana Pittman·Dorival Caymmi·Peter Nielsen·Mark De Vries·Butch Patrick·John Rubinstein·Show all
Original titleThe Sandpit Generals (The Wild Pack)