Kilo Two Bravo (2014)

Kajaki Dam 2006. A company of young British soldiers encounter an unexpected, terrifying enemy. A dried-out river bed, and under every step the possibility of an anti-personnel mine. A mine that could cost you your leg - or your life.

Director:

Paul Katis

Writers:

Tom Williams (screenplay by), Tom Williams

Stars:

David Elliot, Mark Stanley, Scott Kyle

Nominated for 1 BAFTA Film Award. Another 4 wins & 6 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
David Elliot	...	Mark Wright
Mark Stanley	...	Tug Hartley
Scott Kyle	...	Stu Pearson
Benjamin O'Mahony	...	Stu Hale
Bryan Parry	...	Jonesy
Liam Ainsworth	...	Andy Barlow
Andy Gibbins	...	Smudge
John Doughty	...	Dave Prosser
Paul Luebke	...	Jay Davis
Thomas Davison	...	Jarhead
Grant Kilburn	...	Alex Craig
Robert Mitchell	...	Faz Farrell
Jon-Paul Bell	...	Luke Mauro
Malachi Kirby	...	Snoop
Ali Cook	...	Spud McMellon

Storyline

In September 2006, a 3 man patrol of Paras sets off from their outpost overlooking Kajaki Dam in southern Afghanistan, to engage the Taliban. As they make their way across a dried out river bed one of them steps on a mine left from the Russian intervention some 25 years before. His colleagues rush to his aid only to find they are surrounded by mines and every move threatens serious injury or death.

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Plot Keywords:

minefield | bravery | afghanistan | british army | based on true story | 

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Taglines:

A film about bravery, courage, heroism and the ultimate sacrifice.

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Genres:

Adventure | Biography | Drama | Thriller | War

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for disturbing and graphic depiction of war injuries, and for pervasive language

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

13 November 2015 (USA)

Also Known As:

Kilo Two Bravo

Filming Locations:

Jordan

Company Credits

Production Co:

Pukka Films,Head Gear Films,Metrol Technology

Technical Specs

Runtime:

108 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Much of the film was shot in temperatures exceeding 50 degrees.

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Goofs

When the initial patrol approach the minefield, an SA80 rifle is seen with both the SUSAT sight fitted and the Iron Sights Fore Sight also fitted. This is incorrect, if the rifle has a SUSAT sight, the Iron Sight Fore Sight is always removed.

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Crazy Credits

The initial credits show photos of the actors and recent photos of the characters they played, as well as giving brief detail of their lives after the action in the film, as well as mentioning gallantry medals received.

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Connections

References Coronation Street (1960)

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Soundtracks

Happy Birthday to You
(uncredited)
Written by Patty S. Hill and Mildred J. Hill
Sung by the soldiers in the wadi.

User Reviews

True story

True story of British soldiers stuck in a minefield, where even a wrong step can mean death, after an accident during their deployment in Afghanistan. It is a honest endeavour into capturing the battle scene, neither is there any effort to exaggerate it neither to sentimentalize it, but only to show the reality. And it has no agenda, it doesn't debates on why they went into Afghanistan and whether it was right or wrong. It is free of glamour and glitz that we are accustomed to through big budget American war films and the agenda that they carry. According to experts it is horrifyingly authentic in its portrayal. This film brings to the screen the brutality of mines and one can't help but compare this with what our soldiers, of Pakistan army, have been experiencing in northern areas. A must see as it reminds us the bitter realities of war.