Andres Gomez
7/10Decent movie with lots of strongly violent action. It stands up because it is staged in Rio and created by Brazilians. The plot is not very surprising but good enough.
Reviewed on October 5, 2015
Elite Squad(2007)
Tropa de Elite
On the streets of Rio only the elite survive
8.1(2,802)1h 55m2007-10-05
DramaActionCrime
Elite Squad 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.
Elite Squad (2007) is a drama, action and crime film directed by José Padilha, released on October 5, 2007 with a runtime of 1h 55m. It stars Wagner Moura, André Ramiro, Caio Junqueira and Milhem Cortaz. Viewers rate it 8.1 out of 10 across 2,802 ratings.
- Director:
- José Padilha
- Writers:
- André Batista, Luiz Eduardo Soares, Bráulio Mantovani
- Producers:
- José Padilha, Marcos Prado
- Cinematographer:
- Lula Carvalho
- Composer:
- Pedro Bromfman
- Production:
- Universal Pictures do Brasil, The Weinstein Company, Zazen Produções, Estúdios Mega, Quanta Centro de Produções Cinematográficas, Costa Films, Posto 9, Feijão Filmes, Petrobras
- Budget:
- $4,000,000
- Revenue:
- $14,759,148
- Status:
- Released
Elite Squad (2007) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Elite Squad before you stream it.
Elite Squad Cast & Crew
Main cast
Wagner Moura
as Capitão Nascimento
André Ramiro
as André Matias
Caio Junqueira
as Neto
Milhem Cortaz
as Capitão Fabio
Fernanda Machado
as Maria
Maria Ribeiro
as Rosane
Paulo Vilela
as Edu
Fernanda de Freitas
as Roberta
André Di Mauro
as Pedro Rodrigues
Fábio Lago
as Baiano
Erick Oliveira
as Marcinho
- Patrick Santos
Patrick Santos
as Tinho
Key crew
Directed by José Padilha, written by André Batista, Luiz Eduardo Soares and Bráulio Mantovani, produced by José Padilha and Marcos Prado.
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Elite Squad Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.1/10 from 2,802 ratings.
Filipe Manuel Neto
8/10**One of the best films that Brazil exported internationally.** Being Portuguese, I believe that I know the realities of Brazil reasonably better than most foreigners. After all, historical and cultural ties connect the two countries to this day. For this reason, I am not at all surprised by the portrait that this film leaves us, about a world that rarely appears in the tourist magazines of Rio de Janeiro: the poor…
Reviewed on December 15, 2022
Abrazilliancheeze
**As a brazilian, i can approve this movie as relatable** As a brazilian, this movie i can agree with. I love the drama, the action parts are good. But best of all, THE POLICE. In Rio de Janeiro, there are favelas that have drugs. THE WHOLE COUNTRY IS RUN BY CORRUPTION AND GREED. If you are portuguese, download the app called Globo and read the news. There are a bunch of cartels, gangs, and worst of all: MAFIAS.…
Reviewed on November 25, 2024
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Elite Squad – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Elite Squad online?
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Elite Squad (2007) is available to stream on BFI Player Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Elite Squad?
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The main cast of Elite Squad (2007) includes Wagner Moura, André Ramiro, Caio Junqueira, Milhem Cortaz and Fernanda Machado. The film was directed by José Padilha. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Elite Squad released?
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Elite Squad was released on October 5, 2007 and runs for 1h 55m.
Is Elite Squad worth watching?
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Elite Squad (2007) holds an average rating of 8.1 out of 10 from 2,802 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, action and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Elite Squad?
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