How Angels Are Born_
"Violence begins in childhood"
Two children flee together with a grown up from a slum in Rio because this man had problems with the local drug lord. They end up in the house where a rich American citizen lives with his daughter.
Starring
Priscila Assum, Sílvio Guindane, Larry Pine
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
How Angels Are Born was released 30 years ago in 1996.
Overview
Two children flee together with a grown up from a slum in Rio because this man had problems with the local drug lord. They end up in the house where a rich A...
How Angels Are Born is a Drama, Crime film with a runtime of 1h 28m.
CAST (20)
Priscila Assum
Branquinha
Sílvio Guindane
Japa
Larry Pine
William
Ryan Massey
Julie
André Mattos
Maguila
Enrique Díaz
Camarão
Fernando Almeida
Avião
Maria Silvia
Dona Conceição
Antônio Grassi
Comandante Fiúza
GD
Graziela Di Laurentis
Sonia Martinelli
Malu Valle
Mulher no carro
Clemente Viscaíno
Delegado Hélio
Murilo Salles
VB
Vicente Barcellos
Perito
MA
Maria Adélia
Marta
RS
Ricardo Sampaio
Miami Vice
NN
Neuza Navarro
Mãe de Maguila
SM
Silvia Mendonça
Mãe de Japa
FC
Flávio Cordeiro
Assistente
Marcello Escorel
Policial Bocarra
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is How Angels Are Born about?
Two children flee together with a grown up from a slum in Rio because this man had problems with the local drug lord. They end up in the house where a rich American citizen lives with his daughter.
How long is How Angels Are Born?
How Angels Are Born has a runtime of 88 minutes (1h 28m).
Who stars in How Angels Are Born?
The cast of How Angels Are Born includes Priscila Assum, Sílvio Guindane, Larry Pine, Ryan Massey, André Mattos.
What is the rating of How Angels Are Born?
How Angels Are Born has a rating of 7.1 out of 10 based on 12 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Drama
Crime
