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.
Released: Oct 01, 1997
Runtime: 110 minutes
Genre: Thriller, Drama, History
Stars: Alan Arkin, Pedro Cardoso, Fernanda Torres, Luiz Fernando Guimarães, Cláudia Abreu, Nelson Dantas
Crew: Bruno Barreto (Director), Luiz Carlos Barreto (Producer), Pietro Mascagni (Music), Fernando Gabeira (Writer), Chico Buarque (Music), Lucy Barreto (Producer)