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Elite Squad (2007) is a gritty Brazilian crime drama directed by José Padilha that offers a raw look at the intense war between police and drug traffickers in Rio de Janeiro. The story follows BOPE Captain Nascimento as he seeks a successor amidst systemic corruption, culminating in a brutal depiction of violence. The movie is available on IMDb and discussed on Wikipedia .
Elite Squad (2007) is a gritty Brazilian crime drama directed by José Padilha that offers a raw look at the intense war between police and drug traffickers in Rio de Janeiro. The story follows BOPE Captain Nascimento as he seeks a successor amidst systemic corruption, culminating in a brutal depiction of violence. The movie is available on IMDb and discussed on Wikipedia .