The Angel Was Born

1969 • 1h 4m • Crime, Drama

6.8(20 votes)

A milestone of the Brazilian marginal cinema

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.

Director

Júlio Bressane

Writers

Júlio Bressane

Status

Released