The Sandpit Generals

The Sandpit Generals

102 mins | Drama | Aug. 8, 1972

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.

The Sandpit Generals

102 mins | Drama | Aug. 8, 1972

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.
IMDb rating 6.8
Producers Hall Bartlett Productions
Original title The Sandpit Generals
Directors Hall Bartlett
Writers Hall Bartlett, Jorge Amado

Cast

Kent Lane

as Bullet

Tisha Sterling

as Dora

Mark de Vries

as Dry Turn

Butch Patrick

as No Legs

John Rubinstein

as Professor

Freddie Gedeon

as Almiro

Ademir Da Silva

as Big John

Guilherme Lamounier

as The Cat

Eliana Pittman

as Dalvah

Dorival Caymmi

as John Adam

Alejandro Rey

as Fr. Jose Pedro

Aloysio de Oliveira

as Chancellor

Marisa Urban

as Rich Woman

William Hobson

as Rich Man

Creusa Millet

as Voodoo Priestess

Macio

as Ezequiel

Jimmy Fraser

as Dora's Brother

Peter Nielsen

as Lollipop