City of God — Plot Summary
Brazil, 1960s, City of God. The Tender Trio robs motels and gas trucks. Younger kids watch and learn well…too well. 1970s: Li’l Zé has prospered very well and owns the city. He causes violence and fear as he wipes out rival gangs without mercy. His best friend Bené is the only one to keep him on the good side of sanity. Rocket has watched these two gain power for years, and he wants no part of it. he keeps getting swept up in the madness. All he wants to do is take pictures. 1980s: Things are out of control between the last two remaining gangs…will it ever end? Welcome to the City of God.
Is City of God Worth Watching?
With an IMDb score of 8.6/10, City of God is exceptional — a must-watch for any fan of crime cinema.
City of God — Cast & Details
| Year | 2002 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Crime, Drama |
| Director | Fernando Meirelles, Kátia Lund |
| Starring | Alexandre Rodrigues, Leandro Firmino, Matheus Nachtergaele |
| Runtime | 130 min |
| IMDb Rating | ⭐ 8.6/10 |
| Available on | Paramount+, Paramount+ |
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