The Sandpit Generals

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.

Directed by Hall Bartlett

Top cast

Kent Lane

Pedro Bala

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

João Grande

G

Guilherme Lamounier

Gato

Eliana Pittman

Dalvah

Dorival Caymmi

John Adam

Alejandro Rey

Fr. Jose Pedro

A

Aloysio de Oliveira

Chancellor

L

Lorrene Baker

Marisa Urban

Rich Woman

W

William Hobson

Rich Man

M

Marian Fraser

C

Chris Rodriquez

Robert Bakker

C

Creusa Millet

Voodoo Priestess

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