The Sandpit Generals

Name: The Sandpit Generals
Director: Hall Bartlett
Genre: Drama
Released: 1972-08-08
Duration: 1 h 42 min
Rating: 5.889
Cast: Kent Lane, Tisha Sterling, Mark de Vries, Butch Patrick, John Rubinstein

1972

1h 42m

Drama

Director: Hall Bartlett

Writers: Hall Bartlett, Jorge Amado

Overview

Inspired by the classic novel by Brazilian cultural icon Jorge Amado, this is the story of a gang of homeless children lead by Pedro Bala. Set in Bahia, the film follows the adventures of Bala's gang of under aged outlaws as they steal, rape, find love, "capoeira" (a Brazilian form of martial arts) and African-Brazilian religion.