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Release Year2008
Runtime1h 41m
LanguagePortuguese
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Crime
Votes5
DirectorAlexander Pickl
WritersNick Weisman, Rene Belmonte
TypeFeature Film
Rating4.7 out of 10
Cast9 credited
Also Known AsStreets of Rio
About Streets of Rio
Rio de Janeiro. Confronted with the violence that exists in the favela where he lives, Tiago sees the only way out to become a soccer player and, in this way, help his family to have a better life. Although he is the best player in his neighborhood and the chances of being discovered by a scout are good, he faces a number of problems. One of them is Tubarão, the leader of the most powerful gang in the favela, who wants Tiago to work for him as a drug dealer. To complicate matters even more, Tiago falls in love with Juliana, Tubarão's sister.
Directed by Alexander Pickl, Streets of Rio leans on a strong ensemble — Thiago Martins, Lui Mendes, Luís Otávio Fernandes — 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 2008.
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