The Big City
“The adventures and misadventures of Luzia and her 3 friends from far away”
1966•1h 23m•6.2•Released
Drama
In search of a better life, Luzia leaves the Northeast of Brazil and goes to Rio de Janeiro, looking for her fiance who went first to pave their way. Alone in the Marvelous City, she is forced to accept the friendship and protection of Calunga and, later, the company of Inácio.
Director
Carlos Diegues
Writer
Carlos Diegues, Leopoldo Serran
Languages
Portuguese
Studio
Mapa Filmes
Cast
Leonardo Villar
Jasão
Antônio Pitanga
Calunga
Joel Barcellos
Inacio
Anecy Rocha
Luzia
Zé Keti
Compositor
Luiz Carlos Maciel
Marido
Maria Lúcia Dahl
Mulher
Jofre Soares
Lourival
Hugo Carvana
Pereba
Olívia Pineschi
Odalisca
José Cruz
Pivete
Francisco Santos
Detetive
Arnaldo Jabor
David Drew Zingg
Gustavo Dahl
Production
Company
Mapa Filmes
Producer
Luiz Carlos Barreto
Producer
Zelito Viana
Producer
Carlos Diegues
Producer
Glauber Rocha
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