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Release Year1957
Runtime1h 23m
LanguagePortuguese
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Music
Votes34
DirectorNelson Pereira dos Santos
WritersNelson Pereira dos Santos
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.2 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsRio, Northern Zone
About Rio, Northern Zone
A talented songwriter of sambas is forced to face the social injustices of the city around him.
Directed by Nelson Pereira dos Santos, Rio, Northern Zone leans on a strong ensemble — Grande Otelo, Jece Valadão, Paulo Goulart — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1957.
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