Elite Squad
"On the streets of Rio only the elite survive"
Originally released in 2007. Elite Squad is a drama/action film. directed by José Padilha.
Starring Wagner Moura, André Ramiro, and Caio Junqueira
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 12, 2007
18 years ago
Runtime
1h 55m
115 minutes total
User Rating
8.1/10
Excellent (2,610 votes)
Budget
$4M
Production budget
Box Office
$14.8M
3.7x return
Language
Portuguese
Original language
Country
Brazil
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- PT
- Budget
- $4,000,000
- Revenue
- $14,759,148
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures do Brasil
- The Weinstein Company
- Zazen Produções
- Estúdios Mega
- Quanta Centro de Produções Cinematográficas
- Costa Films
- Posto 9
- Feijão Filmes
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elite Squad about?
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 slu...
Who directed Elite Squad?
Elite Squad was directed by José Padilha.
How long is Elite Squad?
Elite Squad has a runtime of 1 hours and 55 minutes (115 minutes total).
When was Elite Squad released?
Elite Squad was released on October 12, 2007 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Elite Squad?
The main cast of Elite Squad includes Wagner Moura, André Ramiro, Caio Junqueira, Milhem Cortaz, Fernanda Machado.
Is Elite Squad worth watching?
Elite Squad has a user rating of 8.1/10 based on 2,610 reviews, indicating excellent reception from audiences.