Camarate movie poster

Camarate

April 30, 2001 1h 40m 7.4/10 (8 votes)

Originally released in 2001. Camarate is a drama/action film. directed by Luís Filipe Rocha.

Starring Maria João Luís, Virgílio Castelo, and Filipe Ferrer

Synopsis

In 1980, a small plane carrying the Prime Minister, the Defense Minister and six others crashed during takeoff in Camarate, Portugal, killing all on board. The police investigation decided it was an accident caused by pilot error. But controversy raged for twenty years, and the Parliament investigated it no less than six times. Finally, in 2000, in response to a suit by the families of the survivors, the High Court had to decide whether to open a criminal investigation, or close the case forever.

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 30, 2001 24 years ago
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Runtime 1h 40m 100 minutes total
User Rating 7.4/10 Great (8 votes)
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Language Portuguese Original language
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Country Portugal Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
PT

Production Companies

  • MGN Filmes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Camarate about?

In 1980, a small plane carrying the Prime Minister, the Defense Minister and six others crashed during takeoff in Camarate, Portugal, killing all on board. The police investigation decided it was a...

Who directed Camarate?

Camarate was directed by Luís Filipe Rocha.

How long is Camarate?

Camarate has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).

When was Camarate released?

Camarate was released on April 30, 2001 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Camarate?

The main cast of Camarate includes Maria João Luís, Virgílio Castelo, Filipe Ferrer, Cândido Ferreira, José Wallenstein.