Four Days in September 1997
“Their goal: freedom. Their only hope: an international incident. Their target: the American ambassador.”
What is Four Days in September?
Topic: Film "Four Days in September" (1997). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1997
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 110 minutes
- Release date
- Oct 1, 1997
- Original language
- PT
- Origin
- Brazil
- Studios
- Columbia TriStar, Petrobras
- Revenue
- $310,724
- Genres
- Thriller, Drama, History
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At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.5/10 from 145 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~110 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Columbia TriStar, Petrobras
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Topic: Film "Four Days in September" (1997).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
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Title: Four Days in September (Portuguese: O Que É Isso, Companheiro?, lit. 'What Was That, Comrade?').
Year: 1997.
Genre: Thriller, Drama, History (TMDB); Drama/Mystery & Thriller (Rotten Tomatoes).
Director: Bruno Barreto.
Producers: Lucy Barreto and Luiz Carlos Barreto.
Origin: Brazilian film.
Runtime: 1h 50m (TMDB) or 1h 57m (Rotten Tomatoes).
Rating: R.
Plot: Fernando (a journalist) and César (his friend) join the terrorist group MR8 to fight the Brazilian dictatorial regime during the late sixties. César is wounded and captured during a bank hold up. Fernando decides to kidnap the American ambassador in Brazil to demand the release of fifteen political prisoners in exchange for César's life.
Release Date (US): 10/0
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“A gripping exploration of thriller and drama that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Four Days in September worth watching?
Four Days in September holds a community rating of 7.5/10 based on 145 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Thriller, Drama for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Four Days in September and when was it released?
Four Days in September is a feature film with a runtime of 110 minutes. It was released in 1997. Release status: Released.
Who directed Four Days in September?
Four Days in September was directed by Bruno Barreto.
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