Rio, 100 Degrees F° (1955)
On a scorching summer day in Rio de Janeiro, five impoverished black boys venture out of their favela to peddle peanuts throughout the bustling city. As they navigate the various districts of Rio, they bear witness to a series of unfortunate events and encounters, unfolding a vivid tapestry of urban life in Rio de Janeiro during that period. These true misadventures shed light on the gritty reality of the city, unveiling its vibrant urban tapestry.
Director: Nelson Pereira dos Santos
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 91 min
Release Date: August 24, 1955
Cast
- Jece Valadão - Miro
- Glauce Rocha - Rosa
- Roberto Batalin - Pedro
- Zé Keti - Neguinho
- Modesto de Souza - Proprietário da terra
- Sadi Cabral - Seu Peixoto
- Mauro Mendonça - Turista italiano
- Jackson de Souza
- Renato Consorte
- Paulo Matozinho
Screenplay
- Nelson Pereira dos Santos (Story)
- Nelson Pereira dos Santos (Screenplay)
Music: Radamés Gnattali
Editing: Rafael Justo Valverde
Production: Equipe Moacyr Fenelon
Country: Brazil
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Rio, 100 Degrees F° about?
- On a scorching summer day in Rio de Janeiro, five impoverished black boys venture out of their favela to peddle peanuts throughout the bustling city. As they navigate the various districts of Rio, they bear witness to a series of unfortunate events and encounters, unfolding a vivid tapestry of urban life in Rio de Janeiro during that period. These true misadventures shed light on the gritty reality of the city, unveiling its vibrant urban tapestry.
- Who directed Rio, 100 Degrees F°?
- Rio, 100 Degrees F° was directed by Nelson Pereira dos Santos.
- Who stars in Rio, 100 Degrees F°?
- Rio, 100 Degrees F° stars Jece Valadão, Glauce Rocha, Roberto Batalin, Zé Keti, Modesto de Souza, Sadi Cabral.
- How long is Rio, 100 Degrees F°?
- Rio, 100 Degrees F° has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
- What genre is Rio, 100 Degrees F°?
- Rio, 100 Degrees F° is a Drama film.
- Where was Rio, 100 Degrees F° produced?
- Rio, 100 Degrees F° was produced in Brazil.