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The Angel Was Born (1969) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1969 · 63 mins · Portuguese
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- Directed by
- Júlio Bressane
- Starring
- Milton Gonçalves, Norma Bengell, Neville D’Almeida, Maria Gladys, Hugo Carvana, Carlos Guimas
A landmark of Brazil's marginal cinema, the film follows Santamaria, a mystic white bandit convinced an angelic purification is imminent, and his black partner Urtiga, a resourceful yet simple‑minded companion. On the run, they kidnap a homeowner and his girlfriend, seize the house, and continue their violent exploits together.
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