Elite Squad

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.

Release Date

Oct 5, 2007

Runtime

1h 55m

Director

José Padilha

Original Title

Tropa de Elite

Country

Brazil

Company

Universal Pictures do Brasil, The Weinstein Company, Zazen Produções

Budget

$4,000,000

Revenue

$14,759,148