Riding High (2008)
Riding High is a psychological thriller about a crime that has become common in today’s Rio de Janeiro. The film takes us into the most dramatic day in the life of Julia, a housewife who is kidnapped in her armored car by Case and Sapeca, two young men from Rio’s slums. What seems at first sight to be a conflict between rich and poor turns into a much more complex plot linking the characters’ past and present.
Director: Roberto Santucci
Genre: Thriller
Runtime: 84 min
Release Date: March 8, 2008
Cast
- Cláudio Gabriel - Casé
- Sílvio Guindane - Sapeca
- Mônica Martelli - Julia
- Tarcísio Filho - Ronaldo
- Raphael Kindlovits - Antônio
- Bernardo de Mello Barreto - Amigo de Antônio
- Kinho Lima - Porteiro de Falcão
- Mouhamed Harfouch - Falcão
- Dom Jonatas - Dê
- Kojak - Segurança de Falcão
Screenplay
Music: Pedro Bromfman
Cinematography: Juarez Pavelak
Editing: Roberto Santucci, Pedro Durán
Production: Panorama Filmes
Country: Brazil
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
More Films by Director: Roberto Santucci
More Films in Genre: Thriller
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Riding High about?
- Riding High is a psychological thriller about a crime that has become common in today’s Rio de Janeiro. The film takes us into the most dramatic day in the life of Julia, a housewife who is kidnapped in her armored car by Case and Sapeca, two young men from Rio’s slums. What seems at first sight to be a conflict between rich and poor turns into a much more complex plot linking the characters’ past and present.
- Who directed Riding High?
- Riding High was directed by Roberto Santucci.
- Who stars in Riding High?
- Riding High stars Cláudio Gabriel, Sílvio Guindane, Mônica Martelli, Tarcísio Filho, Raphael Kindlovits, Bernardo de Mello Barreto.
- How long is Riding High?
- Riding High has a runtime of 1h 24m (84 minutes).
- What genre is Riding High?
- Riding High is a Thriller film.
- Where was Riding High produced?
- Riding High was produced in Brazil.