Bus 174 movie poster

Bus 174

October 22, 2002 1h 58m 7.3/10 (138 votes)

Originally released in 2002. Bus 174 is a documentary/crime film. directed by José Padilha.

Starring Yvonne Bezerra de Mello, Sandro do Nascimento, and Rodrigo Pimentel

Synopsis

Documentary depicts what happened in Rio de Janeiro on June 12th 2000, when bus 174 was taken by an armed young man, threatening to shoot all the passengers. Transmitted live on all Brazilian TV networks, this shocking and tragic-ending event became one of violence's most shocking portraits, and one of the scariest examples of police incompetence and abuse in recent years.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 22, 2002 23 years ago
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Runtime 1h 58m 118 minutes total
User Rating 7.3/10 Great (138 votes)
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Box Office $217.2K Worldwide gross
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Language Portuguese Original language
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Country Brazil Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
PT
Revenue
$217,201

Production Companies

  • Zazen Produções

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bus 174 about?

Documentary depicts what happened in Rio de Janeiro on June 12th 2000, when bus 174 was taken by an armed young man, threatening to shoot all the passengers. Transmitted live on all Brazilian TV ne...

Who directed Bus 174?

Bus 174 was directed by José Padilha.

How long is Bus 174?

Bus 174 has a runtime of 1 hours and 58 minutes (118 minutes total).

When was Bus 174 released?

Bus 174 was released on October 22, 2002 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Bus 174?

The main cast of Bus 174 includes Yvonne Bezerra de Mello, Sandro do Nascimento, Rodrigo Pimentel, Luiz Eduardo Soares.

Is Bus 174 worth watching?

Bus 174 has a user rating of 7.3/10 based on 138 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.