The Sandpit Generals
1972Inspired 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.
Acted in
Kent Lane
as Bullet
Tisha Sterling
as Dora
Mark de Vries
as Dry Turn
Butch Patrick
as No Legs
John Rubinstein
as Professor
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
Alejandro Rey
as Fr. Jose Pedro
Aloysio de Oliveira
as Chancellor
Lorrene Baker
Marisa Urban
as Rich Woman
William Hobson
as Rich Man
Marian Fraser
Chris Rodriquez
Robert Bakker
Creusa Millet
as Voodoo Priestess
Macio
as Ezequiel
Jimmy Fraser
as Dora's Brother
Peter Nielsen
as Lollipop