A photo-journalist goes to Brazil to investigate a savage crime boss. She becomes infatuated with the story.
Cinematography
Carnival sequences look genuinely gorgeous amid the grime.
Production
Brazilian locations elevate bargain-bin material significantly.
Director
Walter Avancini
Rae Dawn Chong
J.J.
Martin Kemp
Reb
Tarcísio Meira
Boca
Martin Sheen
Jesse James Montgomery
Carlos Eduardo Dolabella
Fonseca
José Lewgoy
Quintella
Denise Milfont
Moema
Nelson Xavier
Father Silva
Ruth de Souza
Mrs. Esteban
Anselmo Vasconcelos
Sergeant Trebe
Luma de Oliveira
Celeste
Maria Padilha
Maria Luiza
Betty Gofman
College Friend
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was Zalman King's only theatrical feature after his Wild Orchid success; he largely abandoned cinema afterward.
Shot during Brazil's early-90s economic crisis, the film accidentally documents real favela conditions that would later inspire City of God.
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