Rio, 100 Degrees F° (1955)

7.1/10 91 min Drama

Overview

On a scorching summer day in Rio de Janeiro, five impoverished black boys venture out of their favela to peddle peanuts throughout the bustling city. As they navigate the various districts of Rio, they bear witness to a series of unfortunate events and encounters, unfolding a vivid tapestry of urban life in Rio de Janeiro during that period. These true misadventures shed light on the gritty reality of the city, unveiling its vibrant urban tapestry.

Cast

Jece Valadão

Miro

Glauce Rocha

Rosa

Roberto Batalin

Pedro

Zé Keti

Neguinho

Modesto de Souza

Proprietário da terra

Sadi Cabral

Seu Peixoto

Mauro Mendonça

Turista italiano

Jackson de Souza

Renato Consorte

Miguel Rosenberg

Castro Gonzaga

Martim Francisco

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