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The Angel Was Born (1969)

6.8/10 1969 1h 4m Released
Crime Drama

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.

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Top Cast

Hugo Carvana
Hugo Carvana
Santamaria
Milton Gonçalves
Milton Gonçalves
Urtiga
Norma Bengell
Norma Bengell
Mulher
Maria Gladys
Maria Gladys
Amiga
Neville D'Almeida
Neville D'Almeida
Carlos Guimas
Carlos Guimas
Guará Rodrigues
Guará Rodrigues
Self
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Richard Nixon
self (archive footage)

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FAQ about The Angel Was Born

What is The Angel Was Born about?
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…
When was The Angel Was Born released?
The Angel Was Born was released in 1969.
What genres does The Angel Was Born belong to?
The Angel Was Born is categorised as Crime, Drama.
Who stars in The Angel Was Born?
The cast of The Angel Was Born includes Hugo Carvana, Milton Gonçalves, Norma Bengell, Maria Gladys, Neville D'Almeida.