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VIPs (2011): Cast & Box Office

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VIPs is a 2011 drama directed by Toniko Melo, starring Wagner Moura as Marcelo, João Francisco Tottene and Amaury Jr. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes and earned $3.6 million worldwide.

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VIPs (2011) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 35m (95 min)
Director
Toniko Melo
Genre
Drama
Original language
Portuguese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is VIPs About?

The premise of VIPs without spoilers.

Marcelo leaves his family, moves to Mato Grosso do Sul, learns to fly by watching pilots and is hired by a cartel to transport drugs. After a federal arrest he refuses to cooperate and receives a large payout. He spends the money on a Recife Carnival party, posing as the Gol owner’s son and attracting celebrities like Amaury Jr. Arrested, he ends up in prison and leads inmates during a rebellion, helping restore order.

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Cast & crew

VIPs Cast & Characters

Wagner Moura leads the cast as Marcelo, with João Francisco Tottene as Marcelo criança and Amaury Jr as Amaury Jr. Directed by Toniko Melo; 67 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Toniko Melo

One more film directed by Toniko Melo: Chorar de Rir.

Full filmography
Box office

VIPs Box Office

VIPs grossed $3.6 million worldwide.

2011 box office

Worldwide gross

$3.6M

International
$3.6M
Videos

VIPs Trailers & Videos

The trailer of VIPs.

VIPs - O FIlme (Trailer HD)
Cars

Cars in VIPs

13 cars on screen, including the 1999 Chevrolet Blazer and the 1996 Chrysler Caravan.

All 13 cars
  • 1999 Chevrolet Blazer in VIPs 1999 Chevrolet Blazer Important role
  • 1996 Chrysler Caravan in VIPs 1996 Chrysler Caravan Important role
  • 1986 Ford F-Series in VIPs 1986 Ford F-Series Important role
  • 1964 Chevrolet Série 10 in VIPs 1964 Chevrolet Série 10 Minor role
Details

VIPs Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “אנשים חשובים מאוד” and “梦幻飞行”.

Also known as
  • אנשים חשובים מאוד
  • 梦幻飞行

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FAQ

VIPs FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of VIPs, each answered in a sentence.

How long is VIPs?

VIPs runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

When was VIPs released?

VIPs was released on March 25, 2011.

Who directed VIPs?

VIPs was directed by Toniko Melo.

More films by Toniko Melo

Who is in the cast of VIPs?

VIPs stars Wagner Moura as Marcelo, João Francisco Tottene as Marcelo criança and Amaury Jr as Amaury Jr, among 67 credited actors.

How much did VIPs make at the box office?

VIPs grossed $3.6 million worldwide.

Does VIPs have a post-credit scene?

No. VIPs has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is VIPs in?

The original language of VIPs is Portuguese.

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