The Big City

Directed by Carlos Diegues

Written by Carlos Diegues, Leopoldo Serran

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.

Cast

Leonardo Villar

Jasão

Antônio Pitanga

Calunga

Joel Barcellos

Inacio

Anecy Rocha

Luzia

Zé Keti

Compositor

Luiz Carlos Maciel

Marido

Maria Lúcia Dahl

Mulher

Jofre Soares

Lourival

Hugo Carvana

Pereba

Olívia Pineschi

Odalisca

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José Cruz

Pivete

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Francisco Santos

Detetive