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Rio, 100 Degrees F.
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Title: Rio, 100 Degrees F.

Release Date: 24 Aug 1955

Runtime: 1h 31m

Genre: Drama

Director: Equipe Moacyr Fenelon

Production Companies: Equipe Moacyr Fenelon

Overview: On a scorching summer day in Rio de Janeiro, five impoverished black boys venture out of their favela to peddle peanuts throughout the bustling city. As they navigate the various districts of Rio, they bear witness to a series of unfortunate events and encounters, unfolding a vivid tapestry of urban life in Rio de Janeiro during that period. These true misadventures shed light on the gritty reality of the city, unveiling its vibrant urban tapestry.

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Average Vote: 7.2 (36 votes)

Cast

  • Miro: Jece Valadão
  • Rosa: Glauce Rocha
  • Pedro: Roberto Batalin
  • Neguinho: Zé Keti
  • Proprietário da terra: Modesto de Souza
  • Seu Peixoto: Sadi Cabral
  • Turista italiano: Mauro Mendonça
  • : Jackson de Souza
  • : Renato Consorte
  • : Paulo Matozinho
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