Killing Season (2013)

Two veterans of the Bosnian War - one American, one Serbian - find their unlikely friendship tested when one of them reveals their true intentions.

Director:

Mark Steven Johnson

Writer:

Evan Daugherty

Stars:

Robert De Niro, John Travolta, Milo Ventimiglia

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Robert De Niro	...	Benjamin Ford
John Travolta	...	Emil Kovac
Milo Ventimiglia	...	Chris Ford
Elizabeth Olin	...	Sarah Ford
Diana Lyubenova	...	Elena
Kalin Sarmenov	...	Serbian
Stefan Shterev	...	Bar Customer

Storyline

SHRAPNEL tells the story of two veterans of the Bosnian War, one American, one Serbian, who clash in the Appalachian Mountain wilderness. FORD is a former American soldier who fought on the front lines in Bosnia. When our story begins, he has retreated to a remote cabin in the woods, trying to escape painful memories of war. The drama begins when KOVAC, a former Serbian soldier, seeks Ford out, hoping to settle an old score. What follows is a cat-and-mouse game in which Ford and Kovac fght their own personal World War III, with battles both physical and psychological. By the end of the flm, old wounds are opened, suppressed memories are drawn to the surface and long-hidden secrets about both Ford and Kovac are revealed.

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Plot Keywords:

bosnian war | shrapnel | execution | revenge | flashback | 

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Taglines:

The purest form of war is one on one.

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Genres:

Action | Drama | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong violence, some torture, and language including some sexual references

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site

Country:

USA Belgium Bulgaria

Language:

English Serbian

Release Date:

25 July 2013 (Israel)

Also Known As:

Shrapnel

Filming Locations:

Stone Mountain - Highway 78, Stone Mountain, Georgia, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$27,713 (USA) (12 July 2013)

Gross:

$27,713 (USA) (12 July 2013)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Millennium Films, Corsan, Nu Image / Millennium Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

91 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Robert De Niro replaced Nicolas Cage.

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Goofs

In last scene, as Ben exits and taxi and climbs the stairs to his son's front door, Ben is limping dramatically on his left leg - however, all of his injuries were sustained to his right leg.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Emil Kovac: For 18 years I have waited.
[stands to leave]
Serbian: So what now?
Emil Kovac: Hunting. I am going hunting.

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Connections

Featured in The Making of 'Killing Season' (2013)

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Soundtracks

Your Love Fades with Time
Written and Performed by Gene Casey
Performed by Eddie M.
Written by Edward Melanson
Published by Wild Pink Music/ Gene Casey Music
Courtesy of Fervor Records Vintage
Courtesy of Gene Casey Masters
By Arrangement with BOK Music
By Arrangement with Fervor Records Vintage Master

User Reviews

OMG ! let's re invent history for the ignorant

I just can't believe what I saw, what happened here?

Let's see... just imagine a film in which the soviet union invaded the USA during '44, half a million casualties in NYC, LA looks like Hiroshima and its all based on true events.

OMG, what a twisted set of events and history, Travolta and DeNiro should have some one teach them a bit better about what happened during the Bosnian war, there are good and impartial accounts out there.

Serb, Croats and Muslim Bosnians committed horrible atrocities and were victims of horrible atrocities, no one was innocent, some were better at playing victims.

Shame on you guys for doing such a perverse film

To the script writer, next time study a bit better before writing such phenomenal piece of historical garbage, do you at least know how many stars there are in your flag?