The Angel Was Born

Name: The Angel Was Born
Director: Júlio Bressane
Released: 1969-02-12
Duration: 64 min
Rating: 6.7
Cast: Hugo Carvana, Milton Gonçalves, Norma Bengell, Maria Gladys, Neville D'Almeida

6.7

February 12, 1969

1h 4m

Crime Drama

"A milestone of the Brazilian marginal cinema"

Overview

Santamaria and Urtigo are two bandits on the run, one is white, the other black. Santamaria is a mystical visionary and believes in the imminent coming of a purifying angel. Urtiga, his inseparable companion, is a simple-minded and ingenious man who follows Santamaria around and participates in the crimes he commits. The two bandits take over a house after kidnapping its owner and his girlfriend.