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 code-name of Ian Fleming (James D'Arcy) was "17F".

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Goofs

Even if the Commandos reached Sweden, they would have been interned and not returned to England. Sweden was neutral during WW2.

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Quotes

Jones: If it looks like he's gonna be captured... or if he is... shoot him

User Reviews

low budget dirty dozen

Well I love Sean Bean and follow him since Stormy Monday through Sharpes epic. I am also happy to see Miko (she's not much appreciated where I live. But regardless of those two this movie is so mediocre.

Acting is OK - if you won't laugh seeing Sean is waving dagger instead of sword. Shots are alright but don't expect to see 40s London or anything (low budget). Effects are... Yes there are some effects in this movie, not too many though, and mostly 2d.

What is totally awkward is the plot. Some strange training and preparations. Then endless shooting, evil Nazis doing snuff movies, shooting, explosions, more shooting, exploding Nazis. And then finale: quick as if they run out of tape (long walk to Sweden takes 5 secs). Some characters die obviously but we don't really know or see how.

To sum up: don't expect great entertainment. This movie is low budget or some kind of financial con. If you like shooting and explosions (or exploding Nazis) then rent it.