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The Veteran

  • 20112011
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  • 1h 38m
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5.8/10
7.2K
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The Veteran (2011)
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A soldier returning from the war in Afghanistan uncovers a conspiracy involving the intelligence services and a gang of drug dealers.A soldier returning from the war in Afghanistan uncovers a conspiracy involving the intelligence services and a gang of drug dealers.A soldier returning from the war in Afghanistan uncovers a conspiracy involving the intelligence services and a gang of drug dealers.

IMDb RATING
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7.2K
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  • Director
    • Matthew Hope
  • Writers
    • Matthew Hope
    • Robert Henry Craft
  • Stars
    • Toby Kebbell
    • Adi Bielski
    • Tony Curran
Top credits
  • Director
    • Matthew Hope
  • Writers
    • Matthew Hope
    • Robert Henry Craft
  • Stars
    • Toby Kebbell
    • Adi Bielski
    • Tony Curran
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    • 56User reviews
    • 35Critic reviews
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    Toby Kebbell in The Veteran (2011)
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    Top cast

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    Toby Kebbell
    Toby Kebbell
    • Robert Milleras Robert Miller
    Adi Bielski
    Adi Bielski
    • Alayna Wallaceas Alayna Wallace
    Tony Curran
    Tony Curran
    • Chris Turneras Chris Turner
    Ashley Thomas
    Ashley Thomas
    • Tyrone Jonesas Tyrone Jones
    Tom Brooke
    Tom Brooke
    • Danny Turneras Danny Turner
    Ivanno Jeremiah
    Ivanno Jeremiah
    • Fahad Sahalas Fahad Sahal
    Brian Cox
    Brian Cox
    • Gerry Langdonas Gerry Langdon
    Mem Ferda
    Mem Ferda
    • Hakeemas Hakeem
    Eboseta Ayemere
    • Ryan Sahalas Ryan Sahal
    Brendon Read
    • Big Bennyas Big Benny
    Selva Rasalingam
    Selva Rasalingam
    • Fawwaz Abdullahas Fawwaz Abdullah
    Christopher Peter Smith
    • Omaras Omar
    Conrad Peters
    Conrad Peters
    • Khaledas Khaled
    Steve Weston
    • Ramush Jasharias Ramush Jashari
    Adrian Bouchet
    Adrian Bouchet
    • Chechen 1as Chechen 1
    Josh Myers
    Josh Myers
    • Chechen 2as Chechen 2
    Warren Rusher
    Warren Rusher
    • Napoleonas Napoleon
    Bob Mercer
    • Ski-Mask Man 1as Ski-Mask Man 1
    • Director
      • Matthew Hope
    • Writers
      • Matthew Hope
      • Robert Henry Craft
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    Storyline

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    A soldier returning from the war in Afghanistan uncovers a conspiracy involving the intelligence services and a gang of drug dealers.
    man tied upptsd post traumatic stress disorderafghanistan war veteranconspiracygang72 more
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    • Genres
      • Action
      • Crime
      • Thriller
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for violence, pervasive language and some nudity
    • Parents guide

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    • Trivia
      The social housing complex that Miller is living in is the Heygate estate at Elephant and Castle. You can see the Strata in one of the scene where Miller broke through some barricade to have the night view. The Heygate has since been demolished to make way for Elephant Park by Lend Lease.
    • Quotes

      [last lines]

      Gerry Langdon: The organizing principle of any society is for war. The basic authority of the modern state over its people resides in its war powers. Today it's oil, tomorrow, water. It's what we like to call the GOD business: Guns, Oil, and Drugs. But there is a problem. Our way of life, its over. It's unsustainable and in rapid decline. That's why we implement demand destruction. We continue to make money as the world burns. But for this to work the people have to remain ignorant of the problem until it's too late. That's why we have triggers in place: 9/11, 7/7, WMDs. A population in a permanent state of fear does not ask questions. Our desire for war becomes *its* desire for war. A willing sacrifice. You see, fear is justification, fear is control, fear is money. You're a brilliant soldier and I could still use someone like you.

      Robert Miller: I'll ask you one more time. Where is she?

      Gerry Langdon: Do you know the term "train tracking?" And "batterying?" Perhaps you should look closer to home. The young men of your estate. So vicious. Poor Alayna wouldn't stand...

      [takes a bullet to the heart]

    • Crazy credits
      This Film is dedicated in loving memory to Deverok Pritchard (1939-2008)
    • Soundtracks
      Patri
      Written and Performed by Ben Medcalf

    User reviews56

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    Top review
    7/10
    Entertaining Brit Flick
    Saw this with my girl today and enjoyed it very much. It's nothing great by any means, but it's a good little film. Toby Kebbell plays a soldier back from Afghanistan, who soon finds himself in another war, this time on his home turf. The film switches between a plot involving terrorism and a plot involving violent gangs on the estate. Both are interesting to watch and both eventually collide. The plot is something we've seen hundred's of times over but that's not to say this isn't well made. Kebbell is very good in the lead role and can certainly carry a film. The supporting actors perform well enough too but nowhere near Kebbell's standards. The gun-heavy climax is gritty and well done, if you don't take it too seriously of course. Me and the missus were the only ones in the cinema, so I'm guessing this will probably die a death while it's on the big screen. Overall a violent, over-the-top but entertaining Brit flick, not to be taken seriously but not to be ignored. ***/*****
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    • Release date
      • April 29, 2011 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ветеран
    • Filming locations
      • Heygate Estate, Southwark, London, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • DMK Productions
      • Iconiq Group
      • Local Films
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    • Budget
      • £2,100,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $33,229
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 38 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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