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Bus 174

R20021h 58mJosé Padilha
IMDb 7.8 · Rotten Tomatoes 96% · Metacritic 83

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"Reality transcends fiction"

On 12 June 2000, in Rio de Janeiro, Ônibus 174 was taken by an armed young man, threatening to kill all the passengers. Transmitted live on all national networks, this shocking and tragic event became one of violence's most shocking portraits, and one of the most terrifying examples of police incompetence and abuse in recent years.

DocumentaryCrime
Police BrutalitySlumHostageBusRio De JaneiroHijackingBus HijackingTeacherMassacre SurvivorStreet Kid

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Frequently asked questions

What is Bus 174 (2002) about?

On 12 June 2000, in Rio de Janeiro, Ônibus 174 was taken by an armed young man, threatening to kill all the passengers. Transmitted live on all national networks, this shocking and tragic event became one of violence's most shocking portraits, and one of the most terrifying examples of police incompetence and abuse in recent years.

Who stars in Bus 174?

Bus 174 stars Yvonne Bezerra de Mello (Herself), Sandro do Nascimento (Himself), Rodrigo Pimentel (Himself), Luiz Eduardo Soares (Himself). The film was directed by José Padilha.

How long is Bus 174?

Bus 174 has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2002. It is rated R.

Is Bus 174 worth watching?

Bus 174 holds an IMDb rating of 7.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 96. Fans of Documentary, Crime are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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