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The Big City (1966)

Original title: A Grande Cidade

1966-05-13 · 1h 23m · PT
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Luzia arrives in Rio with the expectation of a new life. In the big city, she meets Jasão, her fiance, a former cowboy, who had left the Northeast. But he pretends not to recognize her and Luzia, alone, is forced to accept the protection of Calunga, an unconcerned man for whom life is a fascinating adventure without character or remorse. After using her, he leaves her in the hands of Ignácio, to whom she asks for temporary shelter. But a reunion with Jasão awakens love again.

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Carlos DieguesDirector

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Antônio PitangaAntônio PitangaCalungaAnecy RochaAnecy RochaLuziaLeonardo VillarLeonardo VillarJasãoJoel BarcellosJoel BarcellosInacioHugo CarvanaHugo CarvanaPerebaMaria Lúcia DahlMaria Lúcia DahlMulherZé KetiZé KetiCompositorLuiz Carlos MacielLuiz Carlos MacielMaridoJosé CruzJosé CruzPiveteFrancisco SantosFrancisco SantosDetetiveJofre SoaresJofre SoaresLourivalGustavo DahlGustavo Dahl

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What is The Big City about?

Luzia arrives in Rio with the expectation of a new life. In the big city, she meets Jasão, her fiance, a former cowboy, who had left the Northeast. But he pretends not to recognize her and Luzia, alone, is forced to accept the protection of Calunga, an unconcerned man for whom life is a fascinating adventure without character or remorse. After using her, he leaves her in the hands of Ignácio, to whom she asks for temporary shelter. But a reunion with Jasão awakens love again.

How long is The Big City?

The Big City has a runtime of 83 minutes.