Elite Squad (2008): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Elite Squad is a 2008 drama thriller directed by José Padilha. It runs 1 hour 55 minutes and earned $14.8 million worldwide. Critics gave it 33 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 55m (115 min)
- Director
- José Padilha
- Studio
- IFC Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Elite Squad About?
The premise of Elite Squad without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In Rio de Janeiro's dangerous slums, two young men seeking direction join the Military Police Department. Balancing their police training with college studies, they are drawn into the elite Special Operations Squad, a unit dedicated to eliminating the city's powerful drug cartels. Facing intense pressure and moral challenges, they navigate a world of violence and corruption while confronting their own personal struggles within the brutal reality of their surroundings.
Elite Squad Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- south america
- latin america
- southeast brazil
- brazilian police
- local blockbuster
- political corruption
- systemic corruption
- robbing a police station
- shot to death
- killed by police
- police officer commits murder
- corrupt cop
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- false flag
- pretext
- scheme
- police brutality
- long rifle
- sidearm
- foot chase
- urban violence
- urban militia
- social commentary
- slum
- homicide
- shot by the police
- police torture
- police versus police
- prison riot
- escape from prison
- shooting a prison guard
- summary execution
- extrajudicial killing
- co written by director
- writer director producer
- voice over narration
- tv news
- cop drama
- legacy sequel
- police
- militia
- execution
- penitentiary
- criminal
- drugs
- in medias res
- police shootout
- slapped in the face
- funeral of policeman
- burial
- suffocated with a plastic bag
The Director of Elite Squad
Directed by José Padilha.
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Director José Padilha
Elite Squad Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Elite Squad 33 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 33 Metascore
User score 8.5
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TMDB 81% User score
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Elite Squad Plot Summary
What happens in Elite Squad from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1997, Captain Roberto Nascimento, the determined leader of BOPE, leads a crucial operation to secure the Turano neighborhood, ensuring that the visit of Pope John Paul II to the Archbishop’s residence goes smoothly, especially with his wife Rosane nearing the end of her pregnancy. With thoughts focused on his upcoming transition to a desk job, Roberto is on a quest to find a deserving successor to take over his position within the elite unit.
Full summary
The whole story of Elite Squad, scene by scene
Elite Squad Box Office
Elite Squad grossed $14.8 million worldwide. $8,744 came from the US and Canada and $14.8 million (100%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$14.8M
- US & Canada
- $8.7K
- International
- $14.8M
Elite Squad Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Elite Squad.
How Well Do You Know Elite Squad?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the captain of BOPE in the film?
Elite Squad Also Known As
33 alternative titles, including “Tropa de Elite: Gli Squadroni della Morte” and “Элитный отряд”.
- Also known as
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- Tropa de Elite: Gli Squadroni della Morte
- Элитный отряд
- Elitarni
- Elit halálosztók
- 精銳部隊
- 精英部队1
- Troupe d'élite - Dans l'enfer des favelas
- คนล้างคนเลว
- Tropa de elite - Gli squadroni della morte
- Tropa de élite
- Elitní jednotka
- Özel Tim
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- Troupe d'Élite
- 精英部队
- Trope de Elite
- Eliittijoukot
- Οι Επίλεκτοι
- יחידת עילית
- Trupa de Elită
- Елітний загін
- 엘리트 스쿼드
- Elites vienība
- Елитен отряд
- Elitinis būrys
- Tropa de Élite, ელიტარული რაზმი
- Biệt Đội Tinh Nhuệ
- エリート・スクワッド
- 精銳暴隊
- Elitná jednotka
- Tropa d’elit
- Елитна јединица
- Elitni vod
- Elitna postrojba
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Elite Squad FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Elite Squad, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Elite Squad?
Elite Squad runs 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).
When was Elite Squad released?
Elite Squad was released on September 19, 2008.
Who directed Elite Squad?
Elite Squad was directed by José Padilha.
More films by José Padilha How much did Elite Squad make at the box office?
Elite Squad grossed $14.8 million worldwide ($8,744 domestic, $14.8 million international).
How is Elite Squad rated?
Elite Squad has 33 on Metacritic and 81% on TMDB.
Does Elite Squad have a post-credit scene?
No. Elite Squad has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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