The Big City (A Grande Cidade) 57 years old

The adventures and misadventures of Luzia and her 3 friends from far away

The Big City

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.

Credits

The Big City Cast

Name Character
Jofre Soares He was 47, 77 years old when he died
Jofre Soares He was 47, 77 years old when he died as Lourival
Maria Lúcia Dahl She was 24, now 82 years old as Mulher
Luiza Maranhão He was 25, now 83 years old
Hugo Carvana He was 28, 77 years old when he died as Pereba
Joel Barcellos He was 29, 76 years old when he died as Inacio
Anecy Rocha She was 23, 34 years old when she died as Luzia
Luiz Carlos Maciel He was 28, 79 years old when he died as Marido
Antônio Pitanga He was 26, now 84 years old as Calunga
Leonardo Villar He was 41, now 99 years old as Jasão
Arnaldo Jabor He was 25, now 83 years old

The Big City Crew

Name Department
Leopoldo Serran as Screenplay. He was 24 (66) years old when He died Writing
Dib Lutfi as Cinematography. He was 29 (80) years old when He died Crew
Carlos Diegues as Director. He was 25 (now 83) years old Directing
Carlos Diegues as Screenplay. He was 25 (now 83) years old Writing
Glauber Rocha as Producer. He was 27 (42) years old when He died Production
The Big City poster
The Big City (57 years)

The adventures and misadventures of Luzia and her 3 friends from far away

  • Release day: Friday, May 13, 1966
  • Runtime: 83 minutes