Four Days in September (VHS) THRILLER RARE FULL-LENGTH SCREENER **TESTED** 🔥

Description: FOUR DAYS IN SEPTEMBER (VHS)Alan Arkin (Actor), Fernanda Torres (Actor), Bruno Barreto (Director) In 1969, the democratically elected government of Brazil was toppled and a military dictatorship took its place. The junta ruled through terror and intimidation, torturing political enemies, controlling the press, and severely curtailing freedoms. A group of Che Guevara-worshipping Marxist radicals (the MR-8) plotted to kidnap an American diplomat (Alan Arkin) to force the government to meet their demands. The college radicals hooked up with two senior revolutionaries, an avuncular veteran of the Spanish Civil War and a cold, ruthlessly intense younger man who becomes their commandant. What could easily have become an overwrought drama is instead played out in understatement. The middle-class radicals falter more than once when it looks like they will indeed have to execute their captive; their counterparts in the government's secret police grapple with their consciences when it comes to torture and terror. Arkin is excellent as Charles Elbrick, the diplomat; his conversations with his abductors bring out his humanity as the deadline draws near. Overall, the film--which received a Best Foreign-Language Oscar nomination--has a sense of tension and claustrophobia that is as oppressive as the clammy Rio de Janeiro humidity. This is a thoughtful political drama with emotional depth, well-drawn characters, and excellent direction. (Incidentally, the radicals' commitment paid off in 1979, when Brazil's democracy was restored and all political prisoners were given amnesty.) Stuart Copeland provides the excellent score, along with '60s-period bossa nova music. This is an EXTREMELY RARE and VERY COLLECTIBLE, DEALER PREVIEW / PROMO / SCREENER EDITION.This tape is NOT A FORMER RENTAL COPY.This was never released to the public and it contains the COMPLETE FULL-LENGTH FEATURE FILM.Screening copies of VHS tapes are VERY RARE and UNIQUE. They were sent to video stores, VIPs and movie stars to promote new-release movies that were being released at the time. These tapes typically have different slip covers which makes them highly collectible and the video sometimes has a not for copy and/or anti piracy message on the screen during the movie.***VHS TAPE TESTED AND WORKING***I package all VHS tapes IN A BOX (not an envelope mailer) to ensure your item has the best protection during shipping. Please note the following items that apply to all of my VHS listings on eBay:The photos provided in this listing were taken of the exact item you will receive, just before the listing was written. Review photos carefully and let me know if you would like any additional information before bidding or purchasing. All of my tapes for sale (new and pre-owned) have been stored and kept in a conditioned, pet-free home. All VHS tapes are sold as-is. I ship via USPS Media Mail to keep your shipping cost low!Flat rate shipping cost is to the contiguous 48 US states. Shipping to Hawaii, Alaska or Puerto Rico will be a higher shipping rate. I will consider other shipping methods (Fedex, UPS) upon request. Contact me if you are unsatisfied with your purchase for any reason before leaving eBay feedback. I will do whatever I can to address your concerns.

Price: 10.99 USD

Location: Lake in the Hills, Illinois

End Time: 2024-11-28T16:40:57.000Z

Shipping Cost: 4.99 USD