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Streets of Rio
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Streets of Rio

2008-01-30 · 101 min · ★ 4.7

Drama · Crime

Rio de Janeiro. Confronted with the violence that exists in the favela where he lives, Tiago sees the only way out to become a soccer player and, in this way, help his family to have a better life. Although he is the best player in his neighborhood and the chances of being discovered by a scout are good, he faces a number of problems. One of them is Tubarão, the leader of the most powerful gang in the favela, who wants Tiago to work for him as a drug dealer. To complicate matters even more, Tiago falls in love with Juliana, Tubarão's sister.

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Production details

Directors
Alexander Pickl
Production companies
Orange Pictures, Devon Media Group
Countries
Brazil, Germany
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 123,045

Top Cast

Thiago MartinsThiago MartinsTiago
Lui MendesLui MendesTubarão
Luís Otávio FernandesSabia
Naima SantosNaima SantosJuliana
Gabriel MattarGabriel MattarMarcos
Arthur Bispo CoutinhoCocada
Ralf RichterRalf RichterHorst
PatukinhaRato
Sandra PêraSandra PêraTiagos Mutter Maria

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