What genre is Elite Squad?

Elite Squad is categorised as Action, Crime, Drama.

Who stars in Elite Squad?

Wagner Moura, Milhem Cortaz, Caio Junqueira, André Ramiro, Maria Ribeiro appear in the main cast.

Who directed Elite Squad?

José Padilha directed Elite Squad.

How long is Elite Squad?

Elite Squad runs for 1h 55m (115 minutes).

Is Elite Squad worth watching?

It holds an audience score of 8.1/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.

Where can I watch Elite Squad?

Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.

Elite Squad (2007)

Name: Elite Squad
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama
Released: 2007
Duration: 115 min
Cast: Wagner Moura, Milhem Cortaz, Caio Junqueira, André Ramiro, Maria Ribeiro

Movie 1h 55m ★ 8.1/10

Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, keep me on the edge, pure adrenaline

Action Crime Drama

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Elite Squad is an action, crime and drama movie from 2007. It is directed by José Padilha. The cast includes Wagner Moura, Milhem Cortaz and Caio Junqueira. The running time is 1h 55m. Audiences give it an excellent score of 8.1 out of 10.

Synopsis

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.

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Questions about Elite Squad

What genre is Elite Squad?: Elite Squad is categorised as Action, Crime, Drama.
Who stars in Elite Squad?: Wagner Moura, Milhem Cortaz, Caio Junqueira, André Ramiro, Maria Ribeiro appear in the main cast.
Who directed Elite Squad?: José Padilha directed Elite Squad.
How long is Elite Squad?: Elite Squad runs for 1h 55m (115 minutes).
Is Elite Squad worth watching?: It holds an audience score of 8.1/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
Where can I watch Elite Squad?: Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.