Four Days in September

– Fernando, a journalist, and his friend César join terrorist group MR8 in order to fight Brazilian d..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.40 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 50 Minutes
Release Year:
1997
Original Name:
O Que é Isso, Companheiro?
Four Days in September (1997) - Also known as O Que é Isso, Companheiro?

Fernando, a journalist, and his friend César join terrorist group MR8 in order to fight Brazilian dictatorial regime during the late sixties. Cesare, however, is wounded and captured during a bank hold up. Fernando then decides to kidnap the American ambassador in Brazil and ask for the release of fifteen political prisoners in exchange for his life.

Release Date:

30 Jan 1998

Language:

Portuguese, English

MPAA Content-Rating:
R – Restricted

Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.

Director:

Bruno Barreto

Writer:

Fernando Gabeira (novel), Leopoldo Serran

Main Actors:

Alan Arkin, Fernanda Torres, Pedro Cardoso, Luiz Fernando Guimarães

Plot:

Fernando, a journalist, and his friend César join terrorist group MR8 in order to fight Brazilian dictatorial regime during the late sixties. Cesare, however, is wounded and captured during a bank hold up. Fernando then decides to kidnap the American ambassador in Brazil and ask for the release of fifteen political prisoners in exchange for his life.

Awards:

Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 2 wins & 3 nominations.

Production:

Sony Pictures Entertainment

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
59%