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.
Director: Hall Bartlett
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 102 min
Release Date: August 8, 1972
Cast
- Kent Lane - Bullet
- Tisha Sterling - Dora
- Mark de Vries - Dry Turn
- Butch Patrick - No Legs
- John Rubinstein - Professor
- Juarez Santalvo
- Freddie Gedeon - Almiro
- Ademir Da Silva - Big John
- Guilherme Lamounier - The Cat
- Eliana Pittman - Dalvah
Screenplay
- Jorge Amado (Novel)
- Hall Bartlett
- Jorge Amado (Story)
Cinematography: Ricardo Aronovich
Editing: Marshall M. Borden
Production: Hall Bartlett Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Sandpit Generals about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Sandpit Generals?
- The Sandpit Generals was directed by Hall Bartlett.
- Who stars in The Sandpit Generals?
- The Sandpit Generals stars Kent Lane, Tisha Sterling, Mark de Vries, Butch Patrick, John Rubinstein, Juarez Santalvo.
- How long is The Sandpit Generals?
- The Sandpit Generals has a runtime of 1h 42m (102 minutes).
- What genre is The Sandpit Generals?
- The Sandpit Generals is a Drama film.
- Where was The Sandpit Generals produced?
- The Sandpit Generals was produced in United States of America.