The Angel Was Born (1969)
A milestone of the Brazilian marginal cinema
Santamaria and Urtigo are two bandits on the run, one is white, the other black. Santamaria is a mystical visionary and believes in the imminent coming of a purifying angel. Urtiga, his inseparable companion, is a simple-minded and ingenious man who follows Santamaria around and participates in the crimes he commits. The two bandits take over a house after kidnapping its owner and his girlfriend.
Cast
- Hugo Carvana - Santamaria
- Milton Gonçalves - Urtiga
- Norma Bengell - Mulher
- Maria Gladys - Amiga
- Neville D'Almeida
- Carlos Guimas
- Guará Rodrigues - Self
- Richard Nixon - self (archive footage)
Screenplay
Themes
Uncontrollable Anger and Destruction, Prison Riot and Anarchy, Burning Rage and the Fire of Vengeance, Underground Fight Clubs and Violence, Cartel's Ruthless Grip and Violence
Keywords
killing, domestic violence, black and white, home invasion, avant-garde, extreme sadism, gun violence, hopeless, simple, brazilian society, brutal murder, experimental, low budget, social critique, hard to watch
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Angel Was Born about?
- Santamaria and Urtigo are two bandits on the run, one is white, the other black. Santamaria is a mystical visionary and believes in the imminent coming of a purifying angel. Urtiga, his inseparable companion, is a simple-minded and ingenious man who follows Santamaria around and participates in the crimes he commits. The two bandits take over a house after kidnapping its owner and his girlfriend.
- Who directed The Angel Was Born?
- The Angel Was Born was directed by Júlio Bressane.
- Who stars in The Angel Was Born?
- The Angel Was Born stars Hugo Carvana, Milton Gonçalves, Norma Bengell, Maria Gladys, Neville D'Almeida, Carlos Guimas.
- How long is The Angel Was Born?
- The Angel Was Born has a runtime of 1h 4m (64 minutes).
- What genre is The Angel Was Born?
- The Angel Was Born is a Crime, Drama film.
- Where was The Angel Was Born produced?
- The Angel Was Born was produced in Brazil.
- What are the themes of The Angel Was Born?
- The themes of The Angel Was Born include: Uncontrollable Anger and Destruction, Prison Riot and Anarchy, Burning Rage and the Fire of Vengeance, Underground Fight Clubs and Violence, Cartel's Ruthless Grip and Violence.