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The Big City

6.219661h 23mMovieDrama

In search of a better life, Luzia leaves the Northeast of Brazil and goes to Rio de Janeiro, looking for her fiance who went first to pave their way. Alone in the Marvelous City, she is forced to accept the friendship and protection of Calunga and, later, the company of Inácio.

DirectorCarlos Diegues
WritersCarlos Diegues·Leopoldo Serran
ProducersLuiz Carlos Barreto·Zelito Viana

Where to watch

Not available in Australia
Streaming in 1 other country

The Big City isn't on any streaming service in Australia right now, but it's available in Brazil. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Carlos Diegues

LVLeonardo Villar
Leonardo Villar
Jasão
APAntônio Pitanga
Antônio Pitanga
Calunga
JBJoel Barcellos
Joel Barcellos
Inacio
ARAnecy Rocha
Anecy Rocha
Luzia
ZKZé Keti
Zé Keti
Compositor
LMLuiz Carlos Maciel
Luiz Carlos Maciel
Marido
MDMaria Lúcia Dahl
Maria Lúcia Dahl
Mulher
JSJofre Soares
Jofre Soares
Lourival
HCHugo Carvana
Hugo Carvana
Pereba
OPOlívia Pineschi
Olívia Pineschi
Odalisca
JC
José Cruz
Pivete
FS
Francisco Santos
Detetive

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