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Elite Squad: Directed by José Padilha. With Wagner Moura, André Ramiro, Caio Junqueira, Milhem Cortaz. In 1997 Rio de Janeiro, Captain Nascimento has to find a substitute for his position while trying to take down drug dealers and criminals before the Pope visits.
With Wagner Moura, Irandhir Santos, André Ramiro, Milhem Cortaz. After a prison riot, former-Captain Nascimento, now a high ranking security officer in Rio de Janeiro, is swept into a bloody political dispute that involves government officials and paramilitary groups.
During a brutal campaign to secure the Pope's 1997 visit to Rio de Janeiro, Captain Nascimento struggles to find a suitable replacement who will continue the BOPE's merciless efforts to infiltrate the favelas and wage war against their dominant drug underworld. — LightObscure.
"Elite Squad" is based on Pimentel's account of his tenure as captain of Rio's elite police force which has come under attack by Amnesty International for brutality. Like "Bus 174," it exposes the darker elements of Brazil that contrast vividly with the nation's colorful, extravagant Carnival celebrations."
José Padilha. Producer: Elite Squad. He is best known for directing the Brazilian critical and financial successes Elite Squad and Elite Squad: The Enemy Within and the 2014 remake of RoboCop. He has won the Golden Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival for Elite Squad in 2008.
Elite Squad (2007) Parents Guide and Certifications from around the world.
Flics: Created by Olivier Marchal. With Frédéric Diefenthal, Yann Sundberg, Catherine Marchal, Diouc Koma. Two cops who are sworn enemies tackle organised crime in this powerful French detective series.
Actor: Elite Squad. Moura was born in Salvador, a city located in Northeast Region of Brazil, but grew up in the small town of Rodelas, Bahia. His mother, Alderiva, was a housewife, and his father, José Moura, was a Sergeant in the Brazilian Air Force.
Elite Squad (2007) photos, including production stills, premiere photos and other event photos, publicity photos, behind-the-scenes, and more.
Elite: Created by Darío Madrona, Carlos Montero. With Omar Ayuso, Itzan Escamilla, Miguel Bernardeau, Valentina Zenere. When three working-class teenagers begin attending an exclusive private school in Spain, the clash between them and the wealthy students leads to murder.