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Bus 174

On a bus in Rio de Janeiro, a young gunman takes hostages, drawing widespread media attention and a desperate police response, as his troubled past is slowly uncovered.

A documentary chronicles the harrowing events of June 12th, 2000, when a young man took a bus in Rio de Janeiro hostage, threatening to harm the passengers. The tense standoff was broadcast live on all Brazilian TV networks, resulting in a tragic conclusion and a stark portrayal of violence and police ineptitude.

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Info about Bus 174

Studio(s): Zazen Produções

Originally Released: United States, Jan 17, 2003

Production Country: Brazil

Box Office Gross: $217,201.00

Genres:Crime, Documentary