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Valley of the Wolves - Iraq

Original title: Kurtlar Vadisi: Irak
  • 20062006
  • K-15K-15
  • 2h 2min
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
17K
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Billy Zane, Ghassan Massoud, Necati Sasmaz, Gürkan Uygun, Erhan Ufak, Kenan Çoban, and Bergüzar Korel in Kurtlar Vadisi: Irak (2006)
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The film covers through fiction real-life events like the occupation of Iraq, the execution of Daniel Pearl, the Hood event and the Abu Ghraib torture scandal.The film covers through fiction real-life events like the occupation of Iraq, the execution of Daniel Pearl, the Hood event and the Abu Ghraib torture scandal.The film covers through fiction real-life events like the occupation of Iraq, the execution of Daniel Pearl, the Hood event and the Abu Ghraib torture scandal.

IMDb RATING
5.7/10
17K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Serdar Akar
  • Writers
    • Raci Sasmaz
    • Bahadir Özdener
    • Soner Yalçin(consept advisor)
  • Stars
    • Necati Sasmaz
    • Billy Zane
    • Ghassan Massoud
Top credits
  • Director
    • Serdar Akar
  • Writers
    • Raci Sasmaz
    • Bahadir Özdener
    • Soner Yalçin(consept advisor)
  • Stars
    • Necati Sasmaz
    • Billy Zane
    • Ghassan Massoud
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    • 162User reviews
    • 17Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 win

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    Billy Zane, Necati Sasmaz, Gürkan Uygun, and Kenan Çoban in Kurtlar Vadisi: Irak (2006)
    Necati Sasmaz, Gürkan Uygun, and Kenan Çoban in Kurtlar Vadisi: Irak (2006)
    Gürkan Uygun and Kenan Çoban in Kurtlar Vadisi: Irak (2006)
    Necati Sasmaz and Kenan Çoban in Kurtlar Vadisi: Irak (2006)
    Kenan Çoban in Kurtlar Vadisi: Irak (2006)
    Billy Zane and Gürkan Uygun in Kurtlar Vadisi: Irak (2006)
    Kurtlar Vadisi: Irak (2006)
    Necati Sasmaz, Gürkan Uygun, Erhan Ufak, and Kenan Çoban in Kurtlar Vadisi: Irak (2006)
    Kurtlar Vadisi: Irak (2006)
    Diego Serrano in Kurtlar Vadisi: Irak (2006)
    Necati Sasmaz, Gürkan Uygun, and Kenan Çoban in Kurtlar Vadisi: Irak (2006)
    Bergüzar Korel in Kurtlar Vadisi: Irak (2006)

    Top cast

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    Necati Sasmaz
    Necati Sasmaz
    • Polat Alemdaras Polat Alemdar
    Billy Zane
    Billy Zane
    • Sam William Marshallas Sam William Marshall
    Ghassan Massoud
    Ghassan Massoud
    • Abdurrahman Halis Karuki (sheikh)as Abdurrahman Halis Karuki (sheikh)
    Bergüzar Korel
    Bergüzar Korel
    • Leylaas Leyla
    Gürkan Uygun
    Gürkan Uygun
    • Memati Basas Memati Bas
    Kenan Çoban
    Kenan Çoban
    • Abdülhey Çobanas Abdülhey Çoban
    Erhan Ufak
    • Erhan Ufakas Erhan Ufak
    Diego Serrano
    Diego Serrano
    • Dante, Sam's assistantas Dante, Sam's assistant
    Gary Busey
    Gary Busey
    • Doctoras Doctor
    Spencer Garrett
    Spencer Garrett
    • George Baltimore, journalistas George Baltimore, journalist
    Tito Ortiz
    Tito Ortiz
    • American Major Commander 2as American Major Commander 2
    Nusret Senay
    • Turkish Commanderas Turkish Commander
    Tayfun Eraslan
    • Süleyman Aslanas Süleyman Aslan
    Ismet Hürmüzlü
    • Abu Tarik (Arab Leader)as Abu Tarik (Arab Leader)
    Jay Abdo
    Jay Abdo
    • Kurdish Leaderas Kurdish Leader
    • (as Jihad Abdou)
    Yavuz Imsel
    • Hasan (Turkmen Leader)as Hasan (Turkmen Leader)
    Mauro Martino
    • Mr. Fender (Hotel Manager)as Mr. Fender (Hotel Manager)
    Egemen Yavuz
    • Alias Ali
    • Director
      • Serdar Akar
    • Writers
      • Raci Sasmaz
      • Bahadir Özdener
      • Soner Yalçin(consept advisor)
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    Storyline

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    The film covers through fiction real-life events like the occupation of Iraq, the execution of Daniel Pearl, the Hood event and the Abu Ghraib torture scandal.
    propagandaanti americanismmurder of a childbased on tv seriesorgan trade42 more
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    • Taglines
      • Some Men Are Born to be Heroes
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Drama
      • War
    • Certificate
      • K-15
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      This film was the the subject of heated discussions in Germany. Originally it was rated "Not under 18" by the FSK, but distributor Maxximum appealed this decision which resulted in a "Not under 16" rating. Then the film became a success, especially amongst turkish teenagers. The success resulted in massive media coverage. This in turn resulted in broad discussions from politicians (especially from the Bavarian conservative CSU party), youth organisations etc. about the films "Anti-American statements" and their influence on youngsters. After another appeal (from the minister for family and integration from Northrhine Westphalia) the FSK raised the rating back to the original "Not under 18".
    • Goofs
      The truck that the American has riddled on the way to the prison has no holes when arrives.
    • Quotes

      Polat Alemdar: He is God's son.

      Memati Bas: Son of a bitch!

    • Connections
      Followed by Kurtlar Vadisi: Gladio (2009)

    User reviews162

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Great action movie - very controversial in the west
    A commando of Turkish intelligence agents enter Irak to avenge a real life episode in the war where Turkish soldiers were arrested and blindfolded by American troops. A very good action film, condemned unseen by many in the west, it represents at least a change of pace by showing the Muslims as the good guys and the Americans as the bad guys. The movie is actually very strongly against terrorism (the Sheikh in the movie criticizes the terrorists who wants to behead an American journalist, and prevents this from happening) but is also against American ignorant meddling in the Middle East. Most of all, though, Valley of the Wolves is a terrific action movie. And Billy Zane - who has apologized to the American press for appearing in this film - has actually one of the best performances in his career as a real meanie.
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    • Dec 16, 2006

    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 3, 2006 (Turkey)
    • Countries of origin
      • Turkey
      • United States
      • Germany
    • Official site
      • Official site (Turkey)
    • Languages
      • Arabic
      • English
      • Turkish
      • Kurdish
    • Also known as
      • Valley of the Wolves Iraq
    • Filming locations
      • Iraq
    • Production company
      • Pana Film
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $8,300,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $23,465,471
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 2h 2min
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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