Friendly Fire (1998)
How far are your friends with you?
Brazil in the early 70s. Miguel, Eloi, Osvaldo and Paolo take part in armed attacks against the military dictatorship. They pay a heavy price with torture and arrest. Today the four friends still see each other. Only Miguel is politically active. On a photograph from a political meeting in Sao Paolo he recognises the policeman who tortured them 25 years ago and who was responsible for the death of Miguel's girlfriend. The policeman has been officially dead for a few years. On one of their fishing trips together, Miguel tells his friends of his discovery. When they hunt down and confront their nemesis they come into conflict with both themselves and each other.
Director: Beto Brant
Genre: Drama, History, Crime
Runtime: 76 min
Release Date: October 15, 1998
Cast
- Leonardo Villar - Correia
- Zécarlos Machado - Miguel
- Cacá Amaral - Elói
- Genézio de Barros - Osvaldo
- Carlos Meceni - Paulo
- Rodrigo Brassoloto - Miguel (jovem)
- Sergio Cavalcante - Elói (jovem)
- Douglas Simon - Osvaldo (jovem)
- Herberson Hoerbe - Paulo (jovem)
- Melina Anthís - Lúcia
Screenplay
- Marçal Aquino (Story)
- Renato Ciasca
- Beto Brant
- Marçal Aquino (Screenplay)
Music: André Abujamra
Cinematography: Marcelo Durst
Editing: Mingo Gattozzi
Production: TV Cultura, Drama Filmes, Dezenove Som e Imagem
Country: Brazil
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Friendly Fire about?
- Brazil in the early 70s. Miguel, Eloi, Osvaldo and Paolo take part in armed attacks against the military dictatorship. They pay a heavy price with torture and arrest. Today the four friends still see each other. Only Miguel is politically active. On a photograph from a political meeting in Sao Paolo he recognises the policeman who tortured them 25 years ago and who was responsible for the death of Miguel's girlfriend. The policeman has been officially dead for a few years. On one of their fishing trips together, Miguel tells his friends of his discovery. When they hunt down and confront their nemesis they come into conflict with both themselves and each other.
- Who directed Friendly Fire?
- Friendly Fire was directed by Beto Brant.
- Who stars in Friendly Fire?
- Friendly Fire stars Leonardo Villar, Zécarlos Machado, Cacá Amaral, Genézio de Barros, Carlos Meceni, Rodrigo Brassoloto.
- How long is Friendly Fire?
- Friendly Fire has a runtime of 1h 16m (76 minutes).
- What genre is Friendly Fire?
- Friendly Fire is a Drama, History, Crime film.
- Where was Friendly Fire produced?
- Friendly Fire was produced in Brazil.