8.0
Elite Squad
ActionCrimeDramaR
"On the streets of Rio only the elite survive"
Duration
1h 55mRelease
5 Oct 2007Country
Brazil
Language
PortugueseOverview
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.
Plot
In 1997 Rio de Janeiro, Captain Nascimento has to find a substitute for his position while trying to take down drug dealers and criminals before the Pope visits.
Cast
Wagner MouraAndré RamiroCaio Junqueira
Ratings
Internet Movie Database: 8.0/10Rotten Tomatoes: 53%Metacritic: 33/100
Details
Director
José Padilha
Writers
José PadilhaRodrigo PimentelBráulio Mantovani
Revenue
$14,759,148Budget
$4,000,000Awards
47 wins & 17 nominations totalTrailer
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