Summary: 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. (imdb)

AKA: O Que É Isso, Companheiro?

Genres: Drama, Suspense/Thriller, Action

Country: Brazil, USA

Directed By: Bruno Barreto

Written By: Fernando Gabeira, Leopoldo Serran

Starring: Alan Arkin, Pedro Cardoso, Cláudia Abreu, Fernanda Torres, Selton Mello, Luiz Fernando Guimarães, Nelson Dantas

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