Elite Squad (2007)
On the streets of Rio only the elite survive
In 1997, before the visit of the pope to Rio de Janeiro, Captain Nascimento from BOPE (Special Police Operations Battalion) is assigned to eliminate the risks of the drug dealers in a dangerous slum nearby where the pope intends to be lodged.
Director: José Padilha
Genre: Drama, Action, Crime
Runtime: 115 min
Release Date: October 5, 2007
Filmori Rating: 4.0/5 (1 ratings)
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Cast
- Wagner Moura - Capitão Nascimento
- André Ramiro - André Matias
- Caio Junqueira - Neto
- Milhem Cortaz - Capitao Fabio
- Fernanda Machado - Maria
- Maria Ribeiro - Rosane
- Fábio Lago - Baiano
- Erick Oliveira - Marcinho
- Marcello Escorel - Coronel Otávio
- Roberta Santiago - Rose
Screenplay
- José Padilha (Screenplay)
- Luiz Eduardo Soares (Novel)
- Bráulio Mantovani (Screenplay)
- Rodrigo Pimentel (Screenplay)
- André Batista (Novel)
Music: Pedro Bromfman
Cinematography: Lula Carvalho
Editing: Daniel Rezende
Production: Universal Pictures do Brasil, The Weinstein Company, Zazen Produções, Estúdios Mega, Quanta Centro de Produções Cinematográficas, Costa Films, Posto 9, Feijão Filmes
Country: Brazil
Language: Português
Budget: $4M
Box Office: $15M
Original Language: pt
Themes
Urban Poverty and Slums, Urban Decay and Lost Hopes
Keywords
drug dealer, police brutality, slum, war on drugs, drug trafficking, rio de janeiro, torturing police, special forces, law enforcement, angry, hostile, aggressive, loving, intense, bitter
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Elite Squad about?
- In 1997, before the visit of the pope to Rio de Janeiro, Captain Nascimento from BOPE (Special Police Operations Battalion) is assigned to eliminate the risks of the drug dealers in a dangerous slum nearby where the pope intends to be lodged.
- Who directed Elite Squad?
- Elite Squad was directed by José Padilha.
- Who stars in Elite Squad?
- Elite Squad stars Wagner Moura, André Ramiro, Caio Junqueira, Milhem Cortaz, Fernanda Machado, Maria Ribeiro.
- How long is Elite Squad?
- Elite Squad has a runtime of 1h 55m (115 minutes).
- What genre is Elite Squad?
- Elite Squad is a Drama, Action, Crime film.
- What is the Filmori rating for Elite Squad?
- Elite Squad has a Filmori rating of 4.0/5 based on 1 ratings.
- What is the budget of Elite Squad?
- Elite Squad had a budget of $4M.
- How much did Elite Squad gross?
- Elite Squad grossed $15M worldwide.
- Where was Elite Squad produced?
- Elite Squad was produced in Brazil.
- What are the themes of Elite Squad?
- The themes of Elite Squad include: Urban Poverty and Slums, Urban Decay and Lost Hopes.