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Four Days in September

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"Their goal: freedom. Their only hope: an international incident. Their target: the American ambassador."

Duration

1h 50m

Release

1 Oct 1997

Country

Brazil

Language

Portuguese

Overview

Fernando, a journalist, and his friend César join terrorist group MR8 in order to fight Brazilian dictatorial regime during the late sixties. César, however, is wounded and captured during a bank hold up. Fernando then decides to kidnap the American ambassador in Brazil and ask for the release of fifteen political prisoners in exchange for his life.

Plot

Brazillian urban guerrilla fighters kidnap the American Ambassador. Now, the diplomat's life hangs in the balance - helplessly caught between a government unwilling to cooperate - and his fear of the captors themselves.

Cast

Alan ArkinPedro CardosoFernanda Torres

Ratings

Internet Movie Database: 7.4/10Rotten Tomatoes: 59%

Details

Director

Bruno Barreto

Writers

Fernando GabeiraLeopoldo Serran

Revenue

$310,724

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 6 wins & 9 nominations total
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