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City of Men

City of Men

20027.26 Seasons27 EpisodesEnded

Overview

The series is based on the award-winning Brazilian film City of God, which itself was nominated for Oscars in four categories, including Best Director for Fernando Meireles. Based on the story of two friends, Laranjinha and Acerola, who live adventurous and dangerous lives in a Rio de Janeiro slum, 'City of Men' brings into sharp relief the condition of children and adolescents in these areas, realistically yet with a dose of humor.

NetworksTV Globo

Top Cast

Douglas Silva

Douglas Silva

Luís Cláudio Cunha (Acerola)

Darlan Cunha

Darlan Cunha

Uólace da Silva (Laranjinha)

Phellipe Haagensen

Phellipe Haagensen

Madrugadão

Jonathan Haagensen

Jonathan Haagensen

Madrugadão

Roberta Rodrigues

Roberta Rodrigues

Sheila Pereira (Poderosa)

L

Luan Pessoa

Davi Pereira da Silva

C

Carlos Eduardo Jay

Clayton Cunha de Souza

Thiago Martins

Thiago Martins

João Victor

Kikito Junqueira

Kikito Junqueira

Felipe (Favelado)

Themes & Keywords

street gangfriendshipcrime bosspoverty

About City of Men

City of Men is a drama series that first aired in 2002 exploring themes of street gang, friendship, crime boss, poverty. it stars Douglas Silva, Darlan Cunha, Phellipe Haagensen. The series is based on the award-winning Brazilian film City of God, which itself was nominated for Oscars in four categories, including Best Director for Fernando Meireles. Based on the story of two friends, Laranjinha and Acerola, who live adventurous and dangerous lives in a Rio de Janeiro slum, 'City of Men' brings into sharp relief the condition of children and adolescents in these areas, realistically yet with a dose of humor.

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