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ACTION . 2010 . 1h 38m . Portuguese . 5.5/10

400 Against 1: A History of Organized Crime_

Original: 400 Contra 1: Uma História do Crime Organizado

"Uma historia do Crime Organizado"

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.

Starring Daniel de Oliveira, Daniela Escobar, Fabrício Boliveira
5.5/10
Rating
1h 38m
Runtime
2010
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Uma historia do Crime Organizado

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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Cast
Daniel de Oliveira stars as William in 400 Against 1: A History of Organized Crime.
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Year context
400 Against 1: A History of Organized Crime was released 16 years ago in 2010.
Overview
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 wi...
400 Against 1: A History of Organized Crime is a Action, Crime, Drama film with a runtime of 1h 38m.

CAST (14)

Daniel de Oliveira
Daniel de Oliveira
William
Daniela Escobar
Daniela Escobar
Teresa
Fabrício Boliveira
Fabrício Boliveira
Cavanha
Negra Li
Negra Li
Geni
Jefferson Brasil
Jefferson Brasil
Biro
Jonathan Azevedo
Jonathan Azevedo
Baiano
Lui Mendes
Lui Mendes
Maranhão
LB
Lui Brites
Nazareth
Rodrigo Brassoloto
Rodrigo Brassoloto
Neco
Branca Messina
Branca Messina
Carmen
PL
Paulo Letier
Aloísio
MZ
Marcelo Zulian
Esqueleto
Luiz Bertazzo
Luiz Bertazzo
PC
ER
Edu Regnier
Queiroz

BOX OFFICE

$2.7M
Budget

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
98 min (1h 38m)
Original Title
400 Contra 1: Uma História do Crime Organizado
Language
Portuguese
Country
Rating
5.5/10 (37 votes)
Budget
$2,740,508

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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.
How long is 400 Against 1: A History of Organized Crime?
400 Against 1: A History of Organized Crime has a runtime of 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Who stars in 400 Against 1: A History of Organized Crime?
The cast of 400 Against 1: A History of Organized Crime includes Daniel de Oliveira, Daniela Escobar, Fabrício Boliveira, Negra Li, Jefferson Brasil.
What is the rating of 400 Against 1: A History of Organized Crime?
400 Against 1: A History of Organized Crime has a rating of 5.5 out of 10 based on 37 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (3)

Action Crime Drama
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