400 Against 1: A History of Organized Crime
400 Contra 1: Uma História do Crime Organizado
“Uma historia do Crime Organizado”
Synopsis
The story of William da Silva Lima, the last survivor of the group that founded the Comando Vermelho at the end of the 1970s. It shows him living together with the political prisoners incurred under the same National Security Law and his leadership in the Ilha Grande Prison creating a type of unheard of conduct and solidarity in the Brazilian prisons. The film goes on to tell of the group's actions on the streets of Rio de Janeiro during the beginning of the 80s when they irritated the police with their daring robberies, as well as portraying the surprising love story between William and Tereza. The narrative weaves its way between the intimate conflict and the spectacular assaults and escapes.
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Daniel de Oliveira
William
Daniela Escobar
Teresa
Fabrício Boliveira
Cavanha
Branca Messina
Carmen
Negra Li
Geni
Lui Mendes
Maranhão
Felipe Kannenberg
Custódio
Rodrigo Brassoloto
Neco
Jonathan Azevedo
Baiano
Jefferson Brasil
Biro
Luiz Bertazzo
PC
Lui Brites
Nazareth
Sergio Pardal
Russo
Anderson Jader
Pará
Andy Gercker
Catatau
Arno Pruner
Gil
Augusto Garcia
Nonô
Francisco Carlos de Oliveira
Delegado
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2.7M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
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Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Caco Souza
- Screenplay & Story
- Victor Navas
- Original Title
- 400 Contra 1: Uma História do Crime Organizado
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Budget
- $2.7M
- Production Studios
- Playarte Pictures, Lereby Produções, Globo Filmes, Destiny International, MegaColor
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Caco Souza
Victor Navas
Nelson Duarte
Department Leadership Roster
Caco Souza
Director
Nelson Duarte
Producer
Victor Navas
Screenplay
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What is 400 Against 1: A History of Organized Crime about?
The story of William da Silva Lima, the last survivor of the group that founded the Comando Vermelho at the end of the 1970s. It shows him living together with the political prisoners incurred under the same National Security Law and his leadership in the Ilha Grande Prison creating a type of unheard of conduct and solidarity in the Brazilian prisons. The film goes on to tell of the group's actions on the streets of Rio de Janeiro during the beginning of the 80s when they irritated the police with their daring robberies, as well as portraying the surprising love story between William and Tereza. The narrative weaves its way between the intimate conflict and the spectacular assaults and escapes.
Who directed 400 Against 1: A History of Organized Crime?
400 Against 1: A History of Organized Crime was directed by Caco Souza.
Who stars in 400 Against 1: A History of Organized Crime?
The principal cast of 400 Against 1: A History of Organized Crime includes Daniel de Oliveira, Daniela Escobar, Fabrício Boliveira, Branca Messina, Negra Li.
When was 400 Against 1: A History of Organized Crime released and how long is it?
400 Against 1: A History of Organized Crime was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.