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Release Year1985
Runtime1h 18m
LanguagePortuguese
CertificationNR
GenresScience Fiction, Adventure
Votes3
DirectorFrancisco de Paula
WritersNelson Motta, Francisco de Paula
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsAreias Escaldantes
About Areias Escaldantes
In the near future, in the country of Kali, a group of young terrorists carry out robberies, kidnappings and murders under the orders of a mysterious big boss known as "Entity" and are pursued by the pompous and inefficient Special Police.
Directed by Francisco de Paula, Areias Escaldantes leans on a strong ensemble — Regina Casé, Luiz Fernando Guimarães, Cristina Aché — 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 science fiction titles of 1985.
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