The Sandpit Generals (1972)
Inspired 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.
- Date of release
- 1972-08-08
- TMDB
- 6.1 / 10 (11)
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Genres
- Drama
- Director
- Hall Bartlett
Casting
- Kent Lane — Pedro Bala
- Tisha Sterling — Dora
- Mark de Vries — Dry Turn
- Butch Patrick — No Legs
- John Rubinstein — Professor
- Juarez Santalvo
- Freddie Gedeon — Almiro
- Ademir Da Silva — João Grande
- Guilherme Lamounier — Gato
- Eliana Pittman — Dalvah
- Dorival Caymmi — John Adam
- Alejandro Rey — Fr. Jose Pedro
Interesting facts
The Sandpit Generals is a 1971 drama film directed by Hall Bartlett. Its plot is based on the novel Captains of the Sands by Jorge Amado. Melodious soundtracks were written by Dorival Caymmi.
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