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O Que É Isso, Companheiro? (1997)
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30 January 1998 (USA) moreTagline:
Their goal: freedom. Their only hope: an international incident. Their target: the American ambassador.Plot:
Fernando, a journalist, and his friend César join terrorist group MR8 in order to fight Brazilian dictatorial regime during the late sixties... more | add synopsisAwards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 2 wins & 3 nominations moreUser Comments:
Great video rental! A substantive political thriller w/compelling characters. moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Alan Arkin | ... | Charles Burke Elbrick |
 | Fernanda Torres | ... | Maria |
| Pedro Cardoso | ... | Fernando Gabeira / Paulo |
| Luiz Fernando Guimarães | ... | Marcão |
| Cláudia Abreu | ... | Reneé |
| Nelson Dantas | ... | Toledo |
| Matheus Nachtergaele | ... | Jonas |
| Marco Ricca | ... | Henrique |
| Maurício Gonçalves | ... | Brandão |
| Caio Junqueira | ... | Julio |
| Selton Mello | ... | Oswaldo |
| Eduardo Moscovis | ... | Artur |
 | Caroline Kava | ... | Elvira Elbrick |
| Fisher Stevens | ... | Mowinkel |
| Fernanda Montenegro | ... | Dona Margarida |
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Four Days in September (USA)Four Days in September (O Que É Isso Companheiro?) (UK) (TV title)
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Rated R for some language and violence.Parents Guide:
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110 minColor:
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Iceland:12 | Netherlands:12 | Argentina:13 | Brazil:12 | Chile:14 | Finland:K-12 | France:U | Mexico:C | Peru:14 | USA:R | Singapore:PGFun Stuff
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Title in Portuguese ("O que é isso, companheiro?") means "What's up, fella?". It refers to a dialog of the novel, said in answer when a character tells he is afraid. "Companheiro" is a treatment used between members of the left wing. Brazil's president Lula uses to call "companheiro" to a minister or even to a friend. moreSoundtrack:
Intermezzo sinfonico moreFAQ
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If you dig substantive thrillers that have realistic, interesting characters this is for you. This is an under-seen flick full of emotion and tension. Alan Arkin is terrific as the hostage.The script is intricate, subtle and gripping. Fine direction by Barreto.