Captains of the Sands

Top 10 Billed Cast

Jean Luís Amorim
Jean Luís Amorim

Pedro Bala

Ana Graciela
Ana Graciela

Dora

Robério Lima
Robério Lima

Professor

Israel Gouvêia
Israel Gouvêia

Sem Pernas

Paulo Abade
Paulo Abade

Gato

Jordan Mateus
Jordan Mateus

Boa Vida

Elielson Conceição
Elielson Conceição

João Grande

Evaldo Maurício
Evaldo Maurício

Pirulito

Heder Novaes
Heder Novaes

Volta Seca

Elcian Gabriel
Elcian Gabriel

Almiro

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    Capitães da Areia

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    About the life and adventures of a gang of abandoned street kids known as "Capitães da Areia" (Captains of the Sands), in Salvador, Bahia, during the 1950s.

  • Release Date

    2011-10-07

  • Average

    6.5

  • Rating:

    3.3 starts
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  • Languages:

    Português
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