The Big City(1966)
A Grande Cidade
The adventures and misadventures of Luzia and her 3 friends from far away
The Big City Synopsis
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.
The Big City (1966) is a drama film directed by Carlos Diegues, released on May 13, 1966 with a runtime of 1h 23m. It stars Leonardo Villar, Antônio Pitanga, Joel Barcellos and Anecy Rocha. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Carlos Diegues
- Writers:
- Carlos Diegues, Leopoldo Serran
- Producers:
- Luiz Carlos Barreto, Zelito Viana, Carlos Diegues
- Cinematographer:
- Fernando Duarte
- Composer:
- Zé Keti
- Production:
- Mapa Filmes
- Status:
- Released
The Big City Cast & Crew
Main cast
Leonardo Villar
as Jasão
Antônio Pitanga
as Calunga
Joel Barcellos
as Inacio
Anecy Rocha
as Luzia
Zé Keti
as Compositor
Luiz Carlos Maciel
as Marido
Maria Lúcia Dahl
as Mulher
Jofre Soares
as Lourival
Hugo Carvana
as Pereba
Olívia Pineschi
as Odalisca
- José Cruz
José Cruz
as Pivete
- Francisco Santos
Francisco Santos
as Detetive
Key crew
Directed by Carlos Diegues, written by Carlos Diegues and Leopoldo Serran, produced by Luiz Carlos Barreto, Zelito Viana and Carlos Diegues.
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The Big City Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 7 ratings.
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The Big City – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Big City online?
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The Big City (1966) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Big City?
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The main cast of The Big City (1966) includes Leonardo Villar, Antônio Pitanga, Joel Barcellos, Anecy Rocha and Zé Keti. The film was directed by Carlos Diegues. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Big City released?
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The Big City was released on May 13, 1966 and runs for 1h 23m.
Is The Big City worth watching?
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The Big City (1966) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.