Friendly Fire
"How far are your friends with you?"
Originally released in 1998. Friendly Fire is a drama/history film. directed by Beto Brant. At just 76 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Leonardo Villar, Zécarlos Machado, and Cacá Amaral
Synopsis
Brazil in the early 70s. Miguel, Eloi, Osvaldo and Paolo take part in armed attacks against the military dictatorship. They pay a heavy price with torture and arrest. Today the four friends still see each other. Only Miguel is politically active. On a photograph from a political meeting in Sao Paolo he recognises the policeman who tortured them 25 years ago and who was responsible for the death of Miguel's girlfriend. The policeman has been officially dead for a few years. On one of their fishing trips together, Miguel tells his friends of his discovery. When they hunt down and confront their nemesis they come into conflict with both themselves and each other.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 15, 1998
27 years ago
Runtime
1h 16m
76 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (15 votes)
Language
Portuguese
Original language
Country
Brazil
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- PT
Production Companies
- TV Cultura
- Drama Filmes
- Dezenove Som e Imagem
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Friendly Fire about?
Brazil in the early 70s. Miguel, Eloi, Osvaldo and Paolo take part in armed attacks against the military dictatorship. They pay a heavy price with torture and arrest. Today the four friends still s...
Who directed Friendly Fire?
Friendly Fire was directed by Beto Brant.
How long is Friendly Fire?
Friendly Fire has a runtime of 1 hours and 16 minutes (76 minutes total).
When was Friendly Fire released?
Friendly Fire was released on October 15, 1998 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Friendly Fire?
The main cast of Friendly Fire includes Leonardo Villar, Zécarlos Machado, Cacá Amaral, Genézio de Barros, Carlos Meceni.