Drama
The Sandpit Generals
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.
Directed by Hall Bartlett
59
User score
9 votes
Status
Released
Released
August 8, 1972
Runtime
1h 42m
Language
English
Top cast
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
Aloysio de Oliveira
Chancellor
Lorrene Baker
Marisa Urban
Rich Woman
William Hobson
Rich Man
Marian Fraser
Chris Rodriquez
Robert Bakker
Creusa Millet
Voodoo Priestess
