Age of Heroes (2011)

The true story of the formation of Ian Fleming's 30 Commando unit, a precursor for the elite forces in the U.K.

Director:

Adrian Vitoria

Writers:

Ed Scates (screenplay), Adrian Vitoria (screenplay)

Stars:

Sean Bean, Danny Dyer, Aksel Hennie

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Sean Bean	...	Jones
Danny Dyer	...	Rains
Aksel Hennie	...	Steinar
Izabella Miko	...	Jensen
James D'Arcy	...	Fleming
William Houston	...	Mac
John Dagleish	...	Rollright
Stephen Walters	...	Brightling
Guy Burnet	...	Riley
Ewan Ross	...	Gable
Christian Rubeck	...	Model
Erik Madsen	...	Teichman (as Jan Erik Madsen)
Lee Jerrum	...	Dobson
Rosie Fellner	...	Holbrook
Tony Hood	...	Sergeant Grey

Storyline

Based on the real-life events of Ian Fleming's 30 Commando during World War II this is a story which takes our heroes from the edge of defeat on the beaches of Dunkirk to the mountains of Norway on a dangerous mission behind enemy lines that, if successful, could change the course of the war.

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Plot Keywords:

behind enemy lines | nazi occupied norway | world war two | norway | sabotage | 

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Genres:

Action | Adventure | Drama | Thriller | War

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English Norwegian

Release Date:

17 January 2012 (USA)

Also Known As:

A hősök kora

Filming Locations:

Connaught Barracks, Dover, Kent, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

Giant Films,Panaramic,Atlantic Swiss Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The name of the secret mission was "Operation Grendel" and bears resemblance to the real-life "Bruneval Raid" which was officially also known as "Operation Biting".

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Goofs

When identity discs (dog tags) are taken off the bodies of deceased soldiers, both discs are taken. In fact, only the red disc was supposed to be taken, with the green disc staying on the body to identify it.

User Reviews

Great in it's class

I don't understand all those negative comments. It's a simple ww2 movie about a commando team in the making. The actors are acting good, but it never intended to be a deep Shakespeare like prizewinning movie. As war movies go, it's quite entertaining. I wasn't bored. It isn't the best movie i've seen, but it's really worthwhile.

It immediately made me think about all the dirty dozen movies, but those are more "the A-team like", this movie is more serious. I've seen almost all ww2 movies (i collect them) and this isn't one to miss.

Do not take this it to seriously, and you'll love it, if you do, you might get bored, it isn't a typical Hollywood blockbuster....