The Angel Was Born
Director: Júlio Bressane
"A milestone of the Brazilian marginal cinema"
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.
Cast
Hugo Carvana
Santamaria
Milton Gonçalves
Urtiga
Norma Bengell
Mulher
Maria Gladys
Amiga
Neville D'Almeida
Carlos Guimas
Guará Rodrigues
Self
Richard Nixon
self (archive footage)
In brief
The Angel Was Born (1969) is a crime, drama film. With an average rating of 6.8/10 from 19 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 1h 4min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.
Frequently asked questions
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How long is The Angel Was Born?
The Angel Was Born runs 64 minutes (1h 4min).
What rating does The Angel Was Born have?
The Angel Was Born has an average rating of 6.8/10 based on 19 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is The Angel Was Born from?
The Angel Was Born was released in 1969.
