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Four Days in September
“Their goal: freedom. Their only hope: an international incident. Their target: the American ambassador.”
7.5 / 10• 1997• 1h 50m•R• Portuguese
ThrillerDramaHistory
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Alan Arkin
Charles Burke Elbrick
Lead
Pedro Cardoso
Fernando Gabeira / Paulo
Fernanda Torres
Andréia / Maria
Luiz Fernando Guimarães
Marcão
Cláudia Abreu
Clara / Reneé
Nelson Dantas
Toledo
Matheus Nachtergaele
Severino Barroso / Jonas
Marco Ricca
Henrique
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Bruno Barreto's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Four Days in September is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
