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Boca

  • 1994
  • R
  • 1h 31m
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
300
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Rae Dawn Chong in Boca (1994)
CrimeDramaMysteryThriller

An enthusiastic American journalist goes to Brazil as the Carnival starts to investigate mass executions of street kids. She meets a savage crime boss called Boca who seemingly wants to help... Read allAn enthusiastic American journalist goes to Brazil as the Carnival starts to investigate mass executions of street kids. She meets a savage crime boss called Boca who seemingly wants to help the children and falls for his brutal charm.An enthusiastic American journalist goes to Brazil as the Carnival starts to investigate mass executions of street kids. She meets a savage crime boss called Boca who seemingly wants to help the children and falls for his brutal charm.

  • Directors
    • Walter Avancini
    • Zalman King
  • Writer
    • Ed Silverstein
  • Stars
    • Rae Dawn Chong
    • Martin Kemp
    • Tarcísio Meira
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.7/10
    300
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Walter Avancini
      • Zalman King
    • Writer
      • Ed Silverstein
    • Stars
      • Rae Dawn Chong
      • Martin Kemp
      • Tarcísio Meira
    • 8User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Rae Dawn Chong
    Rae Dawn Chong
    • J.J.
    Martin Kemp
    Martin Kemp
    • Reb
    Tarcísio Meira
    Tarcísio Meira
    • Boca
    Martin Sheen
    Martin Sheen
    • Jesse James Montgomery
    Carlos Eduardo Dolabella
    Carlos Eduardo Dolabella
    • Fonseca
    • (as Carlos Dolabella)
    José Lewgoy
    José Lewgoy
    • Quintella
    Denise Milfont
    • Moema
    Patrick de Oliveira
    • Tomaz
    Nelson Xavier
    Nelson Xavier
    • Father Silva
    Ruth de Souza
    Ruth de Souza
    • Mrs. Esteban
    Anselmo Vasconcelos
    Anselmo Vasconcelos
    • Sergeant Trebe
    Luma de Oliveira
    • Celeste
    Maria Padilha
    • Maria Luiza
    Betty Gofman
    Betty Gofman
    • College Friend
    Márcia Couto
    Márcia Couto
    • College Friend
    Selma
    • Pomba Gira
    Norma Suely
    • Boca's Mother
    María Dulce
    • White Novice
    • Directors
      • Walter Avancini
      • Zalman King
    • Writer
      • Ed Silverstein
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews8

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    JBoze313

    hot, hot, hot

    I saw this movie some time ago, and it is actually very interesting. The comment I wanted to make tho, is concerning the female lead, Rae Dawn Chong, who is just simply hot in this movie. I admit it, I watched the movie, because it was made by the notorious Zalman King, and he's most well known probably for his series on Showtime, Red Shoe Diaries. As a young straight man, I will say that my interest in the movie was purely to see a little flesh, but once you get into the movie, it's intriguing, and you just can't turn it off. The movie as a whole is very well put together, and the cast all give great performances. If you're looking for an erotic movie, it also works. Rae Dawn Chong, who I might just say does shed her clothes for this part, is sexy and exciting...especially her scenes with the male lead. It's not a movie for everyone, but if you want something different, it might just be your cup of tea, so to speak.
    greggbartley

    Intriguing and disturbing.

    I just bought this video off of e-bay for four bucks, as I am a collector and it looked interesting. It turned out to be all that, and more. It was fascinating, intriguing, and disturbing, all done with a very simple storyline. Great acting from Rae Dawn Chong and all the supporting people. Absolutely wonderful cinematography. I don't know how to recommend this one. It is definitely not a "date" movie, nor is it your garden variety "Friday Night Popcorn" film. However, it is well worth the time.
    Bram-5

    Fascinating

    I found this film riveting. The carnival setting, the mystery, the sheer horror of the story kept my attention. And I could hardly believe Boca was an actor, he seemed so real. It may or may not be the truth, but it felt like the truth. Made me feel very uncomfortable.
    1jadennewnes

    Very offensive

    This movie is bad because there is to much nudity, not my favorite way to see Rae Dawn Chong in a movie, it doesn't give you a warning of what's in it, it just made me angry watching this and I feel like getting revenge on Boca, Rae Dawn Chong is beautiful but why did this movie had to exist? 0%
    9tk-6

    A young female reporter investigates the murder of children from the slums of Rio.

    A young female reporter from the U.S. travels to Rio during Carnival to investigate the murder of children by death squads. She quickly gets involved in more than just reporting the story. Her curiosity carries her to the brink of disaster.

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    • Trivia
      Mistakenly credited to Zalman King, the film does not identify any filmmaker or show any "directed by" credit in the opening or ending credits. King is credited only as an executive producer. An investigation carried out by the Brazilian blog Filmes para Doidos found that this movie is actually a "Frankenstein film" assembled with scenes from the Brazilian production Boca de Ouro (1990), directed by Walter Avancini, interspersed with some new scenes shot in Brazil featuring International actors such as Rae Dawn Chong, Martin Kemp, and Martin Sheen. These additional English scenes were directed by French filmmaker René Manzor, who at the same time was working with Zalman King on the cable TV series Fantasmes (1992).
    • Quotes

      Boca: We are all whores, because everyone has a price.

    • Connections
      Features Boca de Ouro (1990)
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      Work
      Performed by Barrington Levy

      Written by Barrington Levy and Gary Benson

      Produced by Lee Jaffe , Lowell 'Sly' Dunbar and Robbie Shakespeare

      Executive Producer: Lee Jaffe for Trenchtown Records

      MCA Records

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    • Release date
      • September 16, 1994 (Canada)
    • Countries of origin
      • Brazil
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Бока
    • Filming locations
      • Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    • Production companies
      • J.N. Producoes
      • The Zalman King Company
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 31 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Ultra Stereo

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