O Que é Isso, Companheiro?

"Their goal: freedom. Their only hope: an international incident. Their target: the American ambassador."

Jan 30 1998 R 1h 50m
Action, Drama, History

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.

Plot

Fernando, a journalist, and his friend César join terrorist group MR8 in order to fight Brazilian dictatorial regime during the late sixties. Cesare, 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.

Written by

Fernando Gabeira, Leopoldo Serran

Directed by

Bruno Barreto

Cast

Alan Arkin, Pedro Cardoso, Fernanda Torres

Crew

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Production Countries

Brazil

Production Companies

Columbia TriStar, Miramax

Languages

Português, English

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 6 wins & 9 nominations total

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