Portrait of a Terrorist
Retrato de Um Terrorista
Synopsis
In 1969, Fernando Gabeira was among terrorists who kidnapped Charles Burke Elbrick, then the U.S. Ambassador to Brazil. Eventually Gabeira was captured and tortured before being exiled from his homeland for eight years. He talks candidly about his experiences in captivity as well as the abduction and the motivation behind choosing Elbrick.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Helena Solberg, David Meyer
- Original Title
- Retrato de Um Terrorista
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 28m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Helena Solberg, David Meyer
Department Leadership Roster
Helena Solberg
Director
David Meyer
Director
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What is Portrait of a Terrorist about?
In 1969, Fernando Gabeira was among terrorists who kidnapped Charles Burke Elbrick, then the U.S. Ambassador to Brazil. Eventually Gabeira was captured and tortured before being exiled from his homeland for eight years. He talks candidly about his experiences in captivity as well as the abduction and the motivation behind choosing Elbrick.
Who directed Portrait of a Terrorist?
Portrait of a Terrorist was directed by Helena Solberg, David Meyer.
Who stars in Portrait of a Terrorist?
The principal cast of Portrait of a Terrorist includes Fernando Gabeira.
When was Portrait of a Terrorist released and how long is it?
Portrait of a Terrorist was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 28m.