Decent 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.
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.
Top Cast
Wagner Moura
Capitão Nascimento
André Ramiro
André Matias
Caio Junqueira
Neto
Milhem Cortaz
Capitão Fabio
Fernanda Machado
Maria
Maria Ribeiro
Rosane
Paulo Vilela
Edu
Fernanda de Freitas
Roberta
André Di Mauro
Pedro Rodrigues
Fábio Lago
Baiano
Erick Oliveira
Marcinho
Patrick Santos
Tinho
Rafael d'Avila
Xuxa
Roberta Santiago
Rose
Emerson Gomes
Xaveco
Bernardo Jablonski
Prof. Gusmão
Reviews
**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…
**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.…
FAQ about Elite Squad
What is Elite Squad 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.
When was Elite Squad released?
Elite Squad was released in 2007.
What genres does Elite Squad belong to?
Elite Squad is categorised as Drama, Action, Crime.
Who stars in Elite Squad?
The cast of Elite Squad includes Wagner Moura, André Ramiro, Caio Junqueira, Milhem Cortaz, Fernanda Machado.