The Big City
Seen it?1966 | 83 min | Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 23 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Portuguese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1966: an older pace and style.
In search of a better life, Luzia leaves the Northeast of Brazil and goes to Rio de Janeiro, looking for her fiance who went first to pave their way. Alone in the Marvelous City, she is forced to accept the friendship and protection of Calunga and, later, the company of Inácio.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Carlos Diegues
- Leonardo VillarJasão
- Antônio PitangaCalunga
- Joel BarcellosInacio
- Anecy RochaLuzia
- Zé KetiCompositor
- Luiz Carlos MacielMarido
- Maria Lúcia DahlMulher
- Jofre SoaresLourival
- Hugo CarvanaPereba
- Olívia PineschiOdalisca