Decent movie with lots of strongly violent action. It stands up because it is staged in Rio and c...


Elite Squad
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.
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Elite Squad
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Oct 12, 2007
Runtime
1h 55m
Genres
Drama, Action, Crime
User Score
80%
Original Title
Tropa de Elite
Production Companies
Universal Pictures do Brasil, The Weinstein Company, Zazen Produções, Estúdios Mega, Quanta Centro de Produções Cinematográficas, Costa Films, Posto 9, Feijão Filmes
Director
José Padilha
Budget
$4,000,000
Revenue
$14,759,148
Description
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
Crew
Trailer
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