Streets of Rio
Show de Bola
“He had several choices, but only one chance!”
Synopsis
Rio de Janeiro. Confronted with the violence that exists in the favela where he lives, Tiago sees the only way out to become a soccer player and, in this way, help his family to have a better life. Although he is the best player in his neighborhood and the chances of being discovered by a scout are good, he faces a number of problems. One of them is Tubarão, the leader of the most powerful gang in the favela, who wants Tiago to work for him as a drug dealer. To complicate matters even more, Tiago falls in love with Juliana, Tubarão's sister.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 8, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$123K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alexander Pickl
- Screenplay & Story
- Rene Belmonte, Nick Weisman
- Original Title
- Show de Bola
- Country of Origin
- Brazil, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Worldwide Gross
- $123K
- Production Studios
- Orange Pictures, Devon Media Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alexander Pickl
Rene Belmonte, Nick Weisman
Arie Van Dam
Jens Klüber
Philip Schulz-Deyle, Ricardo Fasanello, Dan Maag, Júlio Uchoa, Daniela Huml
Department Leadership Roster
Rene Belmonte
Screenplay
Arie Van Dam
Director of Photography
Philip Schulz-Deyle
Producer
Alexander Pickl
Director
Nick Weisman
Screenplay
Dan Maag
Producer
Stephan Barth
Producer
Jens Klüber
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Streets of Rio
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Streets of Rio about?
Rio de Janeiro. Confronted with the violence that exists in the favela where he lives, Tiago sees the only way out to become a soccer player and, in this way, help his family to have a better life. Although he is the best player in his neighborhood and the chances of being discovered by a scout are good, he faces a number of problems. One of them is Tubarão, the leader of the most powerful gang in the favela, who wants Tiago to work for him as a drug dealer. To complicate matters even more, Tiago falls in love with Juliana, Tubarão's sister.
Who directed Streets of Rio?
Streets of Rio was directed by Alexander Pickl.
Who stars in Streets of Rio?
The principal cast of Streets of Rio includes Thiago Martins, Lui Mendes, Luís Otávio Fernandes, Naima Santos, Gabriel Mattar.
When was Streets of Rio released and how long is it?
Streets of Rio was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
How much did Streets of Rio make at the box office?
Streets of Rio grossed $123K in worldwide ticket sales.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Streets of Rio?
Streets of Rio holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).