
Overview
The series is based on the award-winning Brazilian film City of God, which itself was nominated for Oscars in four categories, including Best Director for Fernando Meireles. Based on the story of two friends, Laranjinha and Acerola, who live adventurous and dangerous lives in a Rio de Janeiro slum, 'City of Men' brings into sharp relief the condition of children and adolescents in these areas, realistically yet with a dose of humor.
Cast

Douglas Silva
Luís Cláudio Cunha (Acerola)

Darlan Cunha
Uólace da Silva (Laranjinha)

Phellipe Haagensen
Madrugadão

Jonathan Haagensen
Madrugadão

Roberta Rodrigues
Sheila Pereira (Poderosa)
Luan Pessoa
Davi Pereira da Silva
Carlos Eduardo Jay
Clayton Cunha de Souza

Thiago Martins
João Victor

Kikito Junqueira
Felipe (Favelado)
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Keywords
street gangfriendshipcrime bosspoverty
Seasons
Specials2 episodes2002
Season 14 episodes2002
Season 25 episodes2003
Season 35 episodes2004
Season 45 episodes2005
Season 54 episodes2017
Added: 5/14/2026Updated: 6/4/2026









