The Angel Was Born
O Anjo Nasceu
“A milestone of the Brazilian marginal cinema”
Synopsis
Santamaria and Urtigo are two bandits on the run, one is white, the other black. Santamaria is a mystical visionary and believes in the imminent coming of a purifying angel. Urtiga, his inseparable companion, is a simple-minded and ingenious man who follows Santamaria around and participates in the crimes he commits. The two bandits take over a house after kidnapping its owner and his girlfriend.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Júlio Bressane
- Screenplay & Story
- Júlio Bressane
- Original Score
- Guilherme Magalhães Vaz
- Original Title
- O Anjo Nasceu
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
- Production Studios
- Julio Bressane Produções Cinematográficas
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Júlio Bressane
Júlio Bressane
Guilherme Magalhães Vaz
Thiago Veloso
Mair Tavares, Geraldo Veloso
Júlio Bressane
Department Leadership Roster
Júlio Bressane
Director
Júlio Bressane
Writer
Guilherme Magalhães Vaz
Original Music Composer
Thiago Veloso
Director of Photography
Júlio Bressane
Producer
Mair Tavares
Editor
Geraldo Veloso
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Angel Was Born
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What is The Angel Was Born about?
Santamaria and Urtigo are two bandits on the run, one is white, the other black. Santamaria is a mystical visionary and believes in the imminent coming of a purifying angel. Urtiga, his inseparable companion, is a simple-minded and ingenious man who follows Santamaria around and participates in the crimes he commits. The two bandits take over a house after kidnapping its owner and his girlfriend.
Who directed The Angel Was Born?
The Angel Was Born was directed by Júlio Bressane.
Who stars in The Angel Was Born?
The principal cast of The Angel Was Born includes Hugo Carvana, Milton Gonçalves, Norma Bengell, Maria Gladys, Neville D'Almeida.
When was The Angel Was Born released and how long is it?
The Angel Was Born was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 4m.
Who composed the musical score for The Angel Was Born?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Angel Was Born was composed by Guilherme Magalhães Vaz.