How Angels are Born(1996)
Como Nascem os Anjos
Violence begins in childhood
How Angels are Born Synopsis
Two children flee together with a grown up from a slum in Rio because this man had problems with the local drug lord. They end up in the house where a rich American citizen lives with his daughter.
How Angels are Born (1996) is a drama and crime film directed by Murilo Salles, released on August 6, 1996 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars Priscila Assum, Sílvio Guindane, Larry Pine and Ryan Massey. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 13 ratings.
- Director:
- Murilo Salles
- Writers:
- Jorge Durán, Murilo Salles, Aguinaldo Silva
- Producers:
- Cláudio Kahns, Murilo Salles
- Cinematographer:
- César Charlone
- Composer:
- Victor Biglione
- Production:
- Secretaria do Audio Visual/MINC, RioFilme, Banespa, Quanta, Cinema Brasil Digital
- Status:
- Released
How Angels are Born (1996) Trailer
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How Angels are Born Cast & Crew
Main cast
Priscila Assum
as Branquinha
Sílvio Guindane
as Japa
Larry Pine
as William
- Ryan Massey
Ryan Massey
as Julie
André Mattos
as Maguila
Enrique Díaz
as Camarão
Fernando Almeida
as Avião
Maria Silvia
as Dona Conceição
Antônio Grassi
as Comandante Fiúza
- Graziela Di Laurentis
Graziela Di Laurentis
as Sonia Martinelli
Malu Valle
as Mulher no carro
Clemente Viscaíno
as Delegado Hélio
Key crew
Directed by Murilo Salles, written by Jorge Durán, Murilo Salles and Aguinaldo Silva, produced by Cláudio Kahns and Murilo Salles.
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How Angels are Born Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 13 ratings.
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Who stars in How Angels are Born?
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The main cast of How Angels are Born (1996) includes Priscila Assum, Sílvio Guindane, Larry Pine, Ryan Massey and André Mattos. The film was directed by Murilo Salles. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was How Angels are Born released?
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How Angels are Born was released on August 6, 1996 and runs for 1h 28m.
Is How Angels are Born worth watching?
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How Angels are Born (1996) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 13 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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