Four Days in September
O Que é Isso, Companheiro?
“Their goal: freedom. Their only hope: an international incident. Their target: the American ambassador.”
Synopsis
Fernando, a journalist, and his friend César join terrorist group MR8 in order to fight Brazilian dictatorial regime during the late sixties. César, 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.
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Alan Arkin
Charles Burke Elbrick
Pedro Cardoso
Fernando Gabeira / Paulo
Fernanda Torres
Andréia / Maria
Luiz Fernando Guimarães
Marcão
Cláudia Abreu
Clara / Reneé
Nelson Dantas
Toledo
Matheus Nachtergaele
Severino Barroso / Jonas
Marco Ricca
Henrique
Maurício Gonçalves
Brandão
Caio Junqueira
Cid Benjamin / Júlio
Selton Mello
César / Oswaldo
Eduardo Moscovis
Artur
Waldir Onofre
Samir Murad
Charles Myara
Harry Stone
Fernanda Montenegro
Dona Margarida
Milton Gonçalves
Release History & Theatrical Window
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Festival / Special Debut
October 1, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$311K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bruno Barreto
- Screenplay & Story
- Fernando Gabeira, Leopoldo Serran, Julie Sayres
- Original Score
- Pietro Mascagni, Chico Buarque, Stewart Copeland
- Original Title
- O Que é Isso, Companheiro?
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- English, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Worldwide Gross
- $311K
- Production Studios
- Columbia TriStar, Petrobras
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bruno Barreto
Fernando Gabeira, Leopoldo Serran, Julie Sayres
Pietro Mascagni, Chico Buarque, Stewart Copeland
Félix "Chango" Monti, Jacques Cheuiche
Isabelle Rathery
Luiz Carlos Barreto, Lucy Barreto
Department Leadership Roster
Bruno Barreto
Director
Fernando Gabeira
Writer
Leopoldo Serran
Writer
Luiz Carlos Barreto
Producer
Lucy Barreto
Producer
Félix "Chango" Monti
Director of Photography
Isabelle Rathery
Editor
Marcos Flaksman
Production Design
Alexandre Meyer
Production Design
Emilia Duncan
Costume Design
Jorge Só
Stunt Coordinator
Stewart Copeland
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Four Days in September
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Four Days in September about?
Fernando, a journalist, and his friend César join terrorist group MR8 in order to fight Brazilian dictatorial regime during the late sixties. César, 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.
Who directed Four Days in September?
Four Days in September was directed by Bruno Barreto.
Who stars in Four Days in September?
The principal cast of Four Days in September includes Alan Arkin, Pedro Cardoso, Fernanda Torres, Luiz Fernando Guimarães, Cláudia Abreu.
When was Four Days in September released and how long is it?
Four Days in September was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
How much did Four Days in September make at the box office?
Four Days in September grossed $311K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Four Days in September?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Four Days in September was composed by Pietro Mascagni, Chico Buarque, Stewart Copeland.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Four Days in September?
Four Days in September holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).