VIPs
Originally released in 2011. VIPs is a drama film. directed by Toniko Melo.
Starring Wagner Moura, Gisele Fróes, and Roger Gobeth
Synopsis
Marcelo leaves his family and moves to Mato Grosso do Sul, where he learns how to fly airplanes by himself watching the pilots. One day, he responds the call of a drug dealer and uses his boss' plane to help the man to transport his cargo. He is hired by the drug lord to work transporting drugs in his airplanes. When he is arrested by the Federal Police, he does not rat his gang and the leader of the cartel gives a large amount of money as a bonus and asks him to leave the gang since he is known by the police. Marcelo uses the money to promote a party in the Carnival of Recife pretending to be the son of the owner of the Gol (a Brazilian air flight company). He lures the high-society, including the television presenter Amaury Jr. Marcelo is arrested again and is sent to prison. During a rebellion, he uses his leadership to present the claims of the prisoners and help to control the situation.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- PT
- Revenue
- $3,554,533
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
- O2 Filmes
Frequently Asked Questions
What is VIPs about?
Marcelo leaves his family and moves to Mato Grosso do Sul, where he learns how to fly airplanes by himself watching the pilots. One day, he responds the call of a drug dealer and uses his boss' pla...
Who directed VIPs?
VIPs was directed by Toniko Melo.
How long is VIPs?
VIPs has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was VIPs released?
VIPs was released on March 25, 2011 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in VIPs?
The main cast of VIPs includes Wagner Moura, Gisele Fróes, Roger Gobeth, Arieta Corrêa, Norival Rizzo.
Is VIPs worth watching?
VIPs has a user rating of 6.4/10 based on 114 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.