The Angel Was Born (1969)

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.

Genres: Crime, Drama

Stars: Hugo Carvana, Milton Gonçalves, Norma Bengell, Maria Gladys, Neville D'Almeida

Release Date: 1969-02-12

Country: Brazil

Ratings: 6.7 / 10 (16 votes)

Runtime: 64 mins