Elite Squad
2007
Movie Information
Overview
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.
Release Date
October 12, 2007
Director
José Padilha
Runtime
1h 55m
Cast
Wagner MouraAndré RamiroCaio JunqueiraMilhem CortazFernanda MachadoMaria RibeiroFábio LagoErick OliveiraMarcello EscorelRoberta Santiago
Production
Universal Pictures do BrasilThe Weinstein CompanyZazen ProduçõesEstúdios MegaQuanta Centro de Produções CinematográficasCosta FilmsPosto 9Feijão Filmes
Genres
DramaActionCrime