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Elite Squad

R20071h 55mJosé Padilha
IMDb 8.0 · Rotten Tomatoes 53% · Metacritic 33

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"On the streets of Rio only the elite survive"

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.

DramaActionCrime
Drug DealerPolice BrutalitySlumWar On DrugsDrug TraffickingRio De JaneiroMoral ConflictTorturing PoliceSpecial ForcesLaw Enforcement

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Frequently asked questions

What is Elite Squad (2007) 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 slum nearby where the pope intends to be lodged.

Who stars in Elite Squad?

Elite Squad stars Wagner Moura (Capitão Nascimento), André Ramiro (André Matias), Caio Junqueira (Neto), Milhem Cortaz (Capitão Fabio), Fernanda Machado (Maria). The film was directed by José Padilha.

How long is Elite Squad?

Elite Squad has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2007. It is rated R.

Is Elite Squad worth watching?

Elite Squad holds an IMDb rating of 8.0/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 53. Fans of Drama, Action, Crime are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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