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Under Pressure (2016): Cast

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Under Pressure is a 2016 drama directed by Andrucha Waddington, starring Júlio Machado as Viúva, Stepan Nercessian and Andréa Beltrão. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.

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Under Pressure (2016) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 25m (85 min)
Genre
Drama
Original language
Portuguese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Under Pressure About?

The premise of Under Pressure without spoilers.

During a day of intense activity at an emergency hospital, the film follows surgeon Evandro and his team as they navigate three complex cases. Each patient requires a high-risk surgical procedure: a drug dealer, a military police officer, and a child from a wealthy family. All were injured during a violent shootout that occurred in a nearby slum adjacent to the hospital, creating an exceptionally challenging environment for the medical staff.

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Cast & crew

Under Pressure Cast & Characters

Júlio Machado leads the cast as Viúva, with Stepan Nercessian as Samuel and Andréa Beltrão as Ana Lúcia. Directed by Andrucha Waddington; 20 actors are credited in all.

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More from Andrucha Waddington

More films directed by Andrucha Waddington, best-rated first: House of Sand, Me You Them, Vini Jr. and Rio, I Love You.

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FAQ

Under Pressure FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Under Pressure?

Under Pressure runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

When was Under Pressure released?

Under Pressure was released on November 17, 2016.

Who directed Under Pressure?

Under Pressure was directed by Andrucha Waddington.

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Who is in the cast of Under Pressure?

Under Pressure stars Júlio Machado as Viúva, Stepan Nercessian as Samuel and Andréa Beltrão as Ana Lúcia, among 20 credited actors.

Does Under Pressure have a post-credit scene?

No. Under Pressure has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Under Pressure in?

The original language of Under Pressure is Portuguese.

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