Rio, 40 Degrees C. (Rio, 40 Graus) 68 years old
Banned by Brazil’s Federal Department of Public Safety, Rio, 40 Graus is a landmark film that ushered in the wave of Cinema Novo in Brazil. The film chronicles a day in the life of five peanut vendors from Rio de Janeiro's favelas. This was one of the first Brazilian films to address the issues of race, poverty, and class.
Credits
Rio, 40 Degrees C. Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Jece Valadão He was 25, 76 years old when he died | as Miro |
| Renato Consorte He was 30, 84 years old when he died | |
| Modesto De Souza | |
| Glauce Rocha She was 25, 40 years old when she died | as Rosa |
Rio, 40 Degrees C. Crew
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Rio, 40 Degrees C. (68 years)
- Release day: Wednesday, August 24, 1955
- Runtime: 100 minutes
