Following the bloody aftermath of a disastrously handled prison riot, revered Lieutenant-Colonel Roberto Nascimento gets caught in a bloody political dispute that involves not only government officials, but also the deadly paramillitary groups known as the milicias. Adding to this are his troubles at home, as his ex-wife is now married to the newly elected State Representative and his thirteen year old son is becoming increasingly estranged from his intense and emotionally distant father. Featuring scenes of breathtaking action and compelling drama, José Padilha's critically acclaimed blockbuster is based on a blend of intense research and real events, presenting a devastating vision of modern Rio and one man's fight against the system.
Film Crew
- : José Padilha
- : Rafael Salgado
- : Bráulio Mantovani
- : José Padilha
- : Leonardo Edde
- : James D'Arcy
- : Marcos Prado
- : Bráulio Mantovani
- : Malu Miranda
- : José Padilha
- : Keith Woulard
- : Odair Zani
- : Alessandro Laroca
- : Pedro Bromfman
- : Cláudia Kopke
- : Daniel Rezende
- : Rodrigo Pimentel
- : Lula Carvalho
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After a prison riot, Captain Nascimiento is swept into a bloody political dispute that involves not only government officials but deadly paramilitary groups.-
From the brilliantly staged opening sequence -- a prison riot that turns into a bloodbath -- the energy never lets up.
Stephen Farber, The Hollywood Reporter -
Scene by scene this study of a corrupt society is fast-paced and involving.
Anthony Quinn, The Irish Independent -
Breathless, brutal and thrilling, it's a gut punch of an action movie.
Philip Wilding, Empire Magazine
