Released:
1997-10-01

Overview:
Fernando, a journalist, and his friend César join terrorist group MR8 in order to fight Brazilian dictatorial regime during the late sixties. César, however, is wounded and captured during a bank hold up. Fernando then decides to kidnap the American ambassador in Brazil and ask for the release of fifteen political prisoners in exchange for his life.

Director:
Bruno Barreto

Runtime:
1h 50min

Genre:
Thriller, Drama, History

• Cast:
• 
  Alan Arkin
  as
  Charles Burke Elbrick
• 
  Pedro Cardoso
  as
  Fernando Gabeira / Paulo
• 
  Fernanda Torres
  as
  Maria
• 
  Luiz Fernando Guimarães
  as
  Marcão
• 
  Cláudia Abreu
  as
  Clara / Reneé