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6.4/10   134 votes
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Director:
Paul Greengrass
Writers:
Paul Greengrass (screenplay)
Chris Ryan (book)
Contact:
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Release Date:
18 February 1996 (UK) more
Genre:
Action | Drama | Thriller | War more
Plot:
The existence of the anti-Iraq coalition was threatened when Saddam targetted Israel. In order to keep Israel out of the war... more | add synopsis
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User Comments:
Worth Watching. more (4 total)

Cast

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Jody Abrahams ... Young Iraqi soldier

Nick Brimble ... Sgt. Vince Phillips
Simon Burke ... Stan
David Clatworthy ... Quartermaster
Jack Ellis ... SAS Officer
Sam Halpenny ... Legs Lane

Andre Jacobs ... Navigator (as André Jacobs)
Stefan Kalipha ... Iraqi Officer
Paul McGann ... Cpl. Chris Ryan
George Middlekoop ... Old goatherder

David Morrissey ... Sgt. Andy 'Mac' McNab, DCM, MM
Alexander Morton ... Big Bob (as Sandy Morton)
Hannes Muller ... Mark
Frank Opperman ... Taxi Driver
Gamiet Peterson ... Young Syrian man
Steve John Shepherd ... Small Bob
Ron Smerczak ... Pilot
Steven Waddington ... Dinger
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Additional Details

Runtime:
110 min
Country:
UK
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Sound Mix:
Stereo
Certification:
UK:15
Filming Locations:
South Africa

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6 out of 17 people found the following comment useful.
Worth Watching., 8 December 1999
Author: Glen

I really liked this drama production (or TV movie, whatever). This captured the feeling of the book while adding its own dramatic interpretations as to these events. A lot of people have the preconception that the SAS or any other of the armed forces are always right, but this really opened my eyes as to how mistakes are made.

In light of other remake of the Bravo Two Zero events, "Brave Two Zero" with Sean Bean, I believe this to be the better film. The music is really great, and manages to keep our attention when nothing really interesting is happening.

A good cast, watchable action sequences, and the always good Paul McGann earn this film a decent grade.

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