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Elite Squad: The Enemy Within (2010)

7.9/10 · 2,107 votes 1h 55m ActionDramaCrime

#10 of 247 films from 2010 #99 of 2168 in action

Directed by José Padilha · Written by Bráulio Mantovani, José Padilha, Rodrigo Pimentel

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Overview

After a bloody invasion of the BOPE in the High-Security Penitentiary Bangu 1 in Rio de Janeiro to control a rebellion of interns, the Lieutenant-Colonel Roberto Nascimento and the second in command Captain André Matias are accused by the Human Right Aids member Diogo Fraga of execution of prisoners. Matias is transferred to the corrupted Military Police and Nascimento is exonerated from the BOPE by the Governor.

Cast

Wagner Mouraas Tenente-Coronel Nascimento
Irandhir Santosas Diogo Fraga
André Ramiroas André Matias
Pedro Van-Heldas Rafael
Maria Ribeiroas Rosane
Sandro Rochaas Russo
Milhem Cortazas Tenente-Coronel Fábio
Tainá Mülleras Clara
Seu Jorgeas Beirada
André Mattosas Fortunato
Adriano Garibas Guaracy
Julio Adriãoas Governador Gelino
Emílio Orciollo Nettoas Valmir
Rodrigo Candelotas Formoso

Facts

Release dateOctober 8, 2010
Runtime115 min (1h 55m) — longer as the 2010 average of 104 min
GenresAction, Drama, Crime
Original titleTropa de Elite 2
LanguagePT
Box office$63,027,681
IMDbtt1555149

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Questions

How long is Elite Squad: The Enemy Within?
Elite Squad: The Enemy Within runs 115 minutes (1h 55m).
Is Elite Squad: The Enemy Within worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.9/10 across 2,107 votes, which places it #10 of 247 films released in 2010 in this index (top 96%) and #99 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Elite Squad: The Enemy Within?
Elite Squad: The Enemy Within was directed by José Padilha. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Elite Squad (2007), RoboCop (2014).
Who stars in Elite Squad: The Enemy Within?
Wagner Moura as Tenente-Coronel Nascimento; Irandhir Santos as Diogo Fraga; André Ramiro as André Matias; Pedro Van-Held as Rafael; Maria Ribeiro as Rosane; Sandro Rocha as Russo.
Where can I watch the trailer for Elite Squad: The Enemy Within?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/166557.

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