Summaries

The true story of João Guilherme Estrella ("Johnny"), a young middle-class bon vivant who became a big-time cocaine dealer in Rio de Janeiro in the early 1990s.

In the 90's, In Rio de Janeiro, the middle-class João Guilherme Estrella is introduced to the world of drugs consuming maconha and cocaine first and later becoming a drug-dealer with many connections inclusive in Europe. However, he spends all the money he makes in his addiction, parties with clients and friends and travels, never structuring or organizing a network or saving money. When he is arrested, he is sent to the prison first and later to the judicial asylum for treatment, reintegrating to the society. Presently João is a successful musical producer.—Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Details

Keywords
  • corrupt police officer
  • cocaine
  • five word title
  • man uses a wheelchair
  • cocaine dealer
Genres
  • Crime
  • Drama
  • Biography
Release date Jan 3, 2008
Countries of origin Brazil
Official sites Official site
Language English Spanish Italian Portuguese
Filming locations Brazil
Production companies Globo Filmes Teleimage Atitude Produções e Empreendimentos

Box office

Budget $6000000
Gross worldwide $10422746

Tech specs

Runtime 2h 4m
Color Color
Sound mix Dolby Digital
Aspect ratio 1.85 : 1

Synopsis

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