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The Great Raid (2005) -- Taking place towards the end of WWII, 500 American Soldiers have been entrapped in a camp for 3 years. Beginning to give up hope they will ever be rescued, a group of Rangers goes on a dangerous mission to try and save them.
The Great Raid (2005) -- Taking place towards the end of WWII, 500 American Soldiers have been entrapped in a camp for 3 years. Beginning to give up hope they will ever be rescued, a group of Rangers goes on a dangerous mission to try and save them.
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Director:
John Dahl
Writers (WGA):
William B. Breuer (book)
Hampton Sides (book) (additional material)
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Release Date:
12 August 2005 (USA) more
Genre:
Action | Drama | War more
Tagline:
Two proud races, brothers-in-arms... A daring mission that will earn them the respect and admiration of the entire world. more
Plot:
Taking place towards the end of WWII, 500 American Soldiers have been entrapped in a camp for 3 years. Beginning to give up hope they will ever be rescued, a group of Rangers goes on a dangerous mission to try and save them. full summary | add synopsis
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A must see movie: "The Great Raid" more (163 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Benjamin Bratt ... Lt. Colonel Mucci

James Franco ... Captain Prince

Robert Mammone ... Captain Fisher

Max Martini ... 1st Sgt. Sid "Top" Wojo

James Carpinello ... Cpl. Aliteri
Mark Consuelos ... Cpl. Guttierez
Craig McLachlan ... 2nd Lt. Riley

Freddie Joe Farnsworth ... 2nd Lt. Foley

Laird Macintosh ... 2nd Lt. O'Grady
Jeremy Callaghan ... Lt. Able

Scott McLean ... Lt. LeClaire

Paolo Montalban ... Sgt. Valera

Clayne Crawford ... PFC Aldrige

Sam Worthington ... PFC Lucas

Royston Innes ... Sgt. Adams
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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated R for strong war violence and brief language.
Runtime:
132 min
Country:
USA | Australia
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS
Filming Locations:
Australia more
Company:
Miramax Films more

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Trivia:
Joseph Fiennes lost 20 pounds for the role of Major Gibson by keeping a strict diet and exercise regime during the five months of shooting. more
Goofs:
Continuity: When one of Major Nagai's men shoots a prisoner, the prisoner falls of the steps and the radio he was carrying falls to his side. When Nagai and the man walk up the steps into the guard house, the radio is gone. more
Quotes:
Lt. Colonel Mucci: Captain Prince, how did we do?
Captain Prince: Got 'em all sir.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in "Hannity & Colmes: (2005-08-12)" (2005) more
Soundtrack:
The Marriage Of Figaro more

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Did They also make the Movie in Manila?
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85 out of 148 people found the following comment useful.
A must see movie: "The Great Raid", 28 July 2005
9/10
Author: LovesValjean from United States

I saw a preview in Michigan, last Monday. I liked the love story. As mentioned in the former comment, the graphics, scenery, etc. were excellent. I thought the actors were great. I especially liked the music; I thought it matched the movie well. The movie was realistic, profound and inspiring; I was impressed. Additionally, my fiancé (who has a degree in history), his sister, and my brother, also thought the movie was exceptional. The director was there after the showing I went to as well, and one thing that stands out that he said was that war veterans, in general, are reluctant to tell about themselves and their heroics, as they felt that they were simply doing their duty. Especially after seeing the movie, I think it is even more important for war veterans and heroes alike, to come forward with their extraordinary stories, to inspire us all, and to remind us that there are honorable people out there. Thank you to everyone who has served our country!

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