

Rio, 100 Degrees F°
1955-08-24 · 91 min · ★ 7.2
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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- Directors
- Nelson Pereira dos Santos
- Production companies
- Equipe Moacyr Fenelon
- Countries
- Brazil
- Status
- Released
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Jece ValadãoMiro
Glauce RochaRosa
Roberto BatalinPedro
Zé KetiNeguinho
Modesto de SouzaProprietário da terra
Sadi CabralSeu Peixoto
Mauro MendonçaTurista italiano
Renato Consorte
Miguel Rosenberg
Castro Gonzaga
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