---
title: "Elite Squad"
year: 2007
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/elite-squad-2007"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 7347
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 115
community_rating: 8.1
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Elite Squad (2007) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/elite-squad-2007

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The film Elite Squad is set in Rio de Janeiro. In 1997, a significant event is about to take place in the city, which prompts a response from the authorities. Captain Nascimento from BOPE, or Special Police Operations Battalion, plays a key role in this response. He is tasked with addressing a specific problem in a dangerous area of the city. The area in question is a slum that poses a risk due to the presence of drug dealers. The location of this slum is particularly relevant because of its proximity to where a prominent visitor will be staying. Captain Nascimento's mission is to eliminate the risks associated with the drug dealers in this slum. The visit of a high-profile figure, the pope, is the catalyst for these events. The film appears to explore the actions taken by Captain Nascimento and the BOPE to ensure the safety of the area before the pope's visit.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Captain Nascimento must eliminate drug dealer risks in Rio de Janeiro before the pope arrives."

### Why Watch
- Directed by José Padilha
- Features high-stakes action and crime drama
- Explores the Special Police Operations Battalion

### Caveats & Content Note
- Contains violent content appropriate for an R-rated film
- Focuses on dangerous slum environments
- Tone & Suitability: The film carries an R rating and features intense action and crime elements.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: gritty, tense, action-packed, dramatic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: José Padilha
- **Networks / Studios**: Universal Pictures do Brasil, The Weinstein Company, Zazen Produções

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Wagner Moura** as *Capitão Nascimento*
- **André Ramiro** as *André Matias*
- **Caio Junqueira** as *Neto*
- **Milhem Cortaz** as *Capitão Fabio*
- **Fernanda Machado** as *Maria*
- **Maria Ribeiro** as *Rosane*
- **Paulo Vilela** as *Edu*
- **Fernanda de Freitas** as *Roberta*
- **André Di Mauro** as *Pedro Rodrigues*
- **Fábio Lago** as *Baiano*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When is the film set?
The film is set in 1997.

### Q: Who directs the movie?
The film is directed by José Padilha.

### Q: What is the main character's role?
Captain Nascimento is from BOPE, the Special Police Operations Battalion.

### Q: What event triggers the plot?
The upcoming visit of the pope to Rio de Janeiro triggers the operation.

### Q: What are the primary genres of the film?
The primary genres are drama, action, and crime.

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