Overview

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.

Top Cast

Kent Lane

Bullet

Tisha Sterling

Dora

M

Mark de Vries

Dry Turn

Butch Patrick

No Legs

John Rubinstein

Professor

J

Juarez Santalvo

F

Freddie Gedeon

Almiro

A

Ademir Da Silva

Big John

G

Guilherme Lamounier

The Cat

Eliana Pittman

Dalvah

Dorival Caymmi

John Adam

Alejandro Rey

Fr. Jose Pedro