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Elite Squad (2007)

“On the streets of Rio only the elite survive”

8.1/10 · 2,822 votes 1h 55m r ActionDramaCrime

#2 of 208 films from 2007 #48 of 2168 in action

Directed by José Padilha · Written by Bráulio Mantovani, André Batista, Rodrigo Pimentel, Luiz Eduardo Soares

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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.

Cast

Wagner Mouraas Capitão Nascimento
Caio Junqueiraas Neto
André Ramiroas André Matias
Milhem Cortazas Capitão Fabio
Fernanda Machadoas Maria
Maria Ribeiroas Rosane
Fábio Lagoas Baiano
Erick Oliveiraas Marcinho
Marcello Escorelas Coronel Otávio
Roberta Santiagoas Rose
Fernanda de Freitasas Roberta
Paulo Vilelaas Edu
Patrick Santosas Tinho
Juliano Cazarréas Soldado Tatu

Facts

Release dateOctober 5, 2007
Runtime115 min (1h 55m) — about the same as the 2007 average of 105 min
GenresAction, Drama, Crime
Original titleTropa de Elite
LanguagePT
Budget$4,000,000
Box office$14,759,148 (3.7× budget)
IMDbtt0861739

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Questions

How long is Elite Squad?
Elite Squad runs 115 minutes (1h 55m).
Is Elite Squad worth watching?
TMDB users give it 8.1/10 across 2,822 votes, which places it #2 of 208 films released in 2007 in this index (top 100%) and #48 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Elite Squad?
Elite Squad was directed by José Padilha. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Elite Squad: The Enemy Within (2010), RoboCop (2014).
Who stars in Elite Squad?
Wagner Moura as Capitão Nascimento; Caio Junqueira as Neto; André Ramiro as André Matias; Milhem Cortaz as Capitão Fabio; Fernanda Machado as Maria; Maria Ribeiro as Rosane.
What is Elite Squad rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Elite Squad?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/137245.

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