Four Days in September (1997)
Their goal: freedom. Their only hope: an international incident. Their target: the American ambassador.
Fernando, a journalist, and his friend César join terrorist group MR8 in order to fight Brazilian dictatorial regime during the late sixties. César, however, is wounded and captured during a bank hold up. Fernando then decides to kidnap the American ambassador in Brazil and ask for the release of fifteen political prisoners in exchange for his life.
Director: Bruno Barreto
Genre: Thriller, Drama, History
Runtime: 110 min
Release Date: October 1, 1997
Cast
- Alan Arkin - Charles Burke Elbrick
- Pedro Cardoso - Fernando Gabeira / Paulo
- Fernanda Torres - Maria
- Luiz Fernando Guimarães - Marcão
- Cláudia Abreu - Clara / Reneé
- Nelson Dantas - Toledo
- Matheus Nachtergaele - Severino Barroso / Jonas
- Marco Ricca - Henrique
- Maurício Gonçalves - Brandão
- Caio Junqueira - Julio
Screenplay
- Fernando Gabeira
- Leopoldo Serran
- Julie Sayres (Script Editor)
Cinematography: Félix "Chango" Monti
Editing: Isabelle Rathery
Production: Miramax, Columbia TriStar
Country: Brazil
Language: English, Português
Box Office: $310,724
Original Language: pt
Themes
Colonialism and Independence Struggles, Stories of Hope and Redemption
Keywords
assassination, ambassador, freedom, revolutionary, military dictatorship, brazilian military dictatorship
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Four Days in September about?
- Fernando, a journalist, and his friend César join terrorist group MR8 in order to fight Brazilian dictatorial regime during the late sixties. César, however, is wounded and captured during a bank hold up. Fernando then decides to kidnap the American ambassador in Brazil and ask for the release of fifteen political prisoners in exchange for his life.
- Who directed Four Days in September?
- Four Days in September was directed by Bruno Barreto.
- Who stars in Four Days in September?
- Four Days in September stars Alan Arkin, Pedro Cardoso, Fernanda Torres, Luiz Fernando Guimarães, Cláudia Abreu, Nelson Dantas.
- How long is Four Days in September?
- Four Days in September has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
- What genre is Four Days in September?
- Four Days in September is a Thriller, Drama, History film.
- How much did Four Days in September gross?
- Four Days in September grossed $310,724 worldwide.
- Where was Four Days in September produced?
- Four Days in September was produced in Brazil.
- What are the themes of Four Days in September?
- The themes of Four Days in September include: Colonialism and Independence Struggles, Stories of Hope and Redemption.