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Riding High (2008): Cast

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Riding High is a 2008 thriller directed by Roberto Santucci, starring Mônica Martelli as Julia, Sílvio Guindane and Cláudio Gabriel. It runs 1 hour 24 minutes.

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Riding High (2008) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 24m (84 min)
Director
Roberto Santucci
Genre
Thriller
Original language
Portuguese
After the credits
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The story

What Is Riding High About?

The premise of Riding High without spoilers.

A psychological thriller set in contemporary Rio de Janeiro, the story follows Julia, a housewife who is kidnapped in her armored car by two young men, Case and Sapeca, from the city’s favelas. What begins as an apparent clash between wealth and poverty unravels into a tangled web that ties the characters’ pasts to present grievances, exposing deeper social tensions.

Riding High Themes & Keywords

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  • money
  • car
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Cast & crew

Riding High Cast & Characters

Mônica Martelli leads the cast as Julia, with Sílvio Guindane as Sapeca and Cláudio Gabriel as Casé. Directed by Roberto Santucci; 27 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Roberto Santucci

More films directed by Roberto Santucci: The Beachnickers 2, Fenced In, Quatro Amigas Numa Fria and Just Another Christmas.

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Riding High FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Riding High, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Riding High?

Riding High runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).

When was Riding High released?

Riding High was released on March 8, 2008.

Who directed Riding High?

Riding High was directed by Roberto Santucci.

More films by Roberto Santucci

Who is in the cast of Riding High?

Riding High stars Mônica Martelli as Julia, Sílvio Guindane as Sapeca and Cláudio Gabriel as Casé, among 27 credited actors.

Does Riding High have a post-credit scene?

No. Riding High has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Riding High in?

The original language of Riding High is Portuguese.

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