Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
John Krasinski | ... | Jack Silva | |
James Badge Dale | ... | Tyrone 'Rone' Woods | |
Pablo Schreiber | ... | Kris 'Tanto' Paronto | |
David Denman | ... | Dave 'Boon' Benton | |
Dominic Fumusa | ... | John 'Tig' Tiegen | |
Max Martini | ... | Mark 'Oz' Geist | |
Alexia Barlier | ... | Sona Jillani | |
David Costabile | ... | Bob | |
Payman Maadi | ... | Amahl (as Peyman Moaadi) | |
Matt Letscher | ... | Ambassador Chris Stevens | |
Toby Stephens | ... | Glen 'Bub' Doherty | |
Demetrius Grosse | ... | DS Dave Ubben | |
David Giuntoli | ... | DS Scott Wickland | |
Kevin Kent | ... | DS Vincent | |
David Furr | ... | DS Alec |
Libya, 2012. At an unofficial CIA base in Benghazi a group of ex-military contractors are providing security. In the aftermath of Gaddafi's downfall a power vacuum exists and the climate is volatile. Military weapons are freely available. The US Ambassador to Libya, Chris Stevens, makes a visit to the area, staying in a compound near the CIA base. On the night of 11 September, 2012, the Ambassador's compound is attacked by hordes of heavily armed locals. The only forces willing and able to defend it are six CIA contractors. Written by grantss
Finally a Michael Bay movie without his typical style.13 hours is an honest depiction of a heroic struggle of a number of individuals stranded in a confusing situation at Benghazi, Libya.The plot takes care to develop the characters. In fact half of the first half is meticulously used to develop the characters and the tempo. But once everything is in place, BOOOM. Once the movie started taking gear, you cannot practically even blink. The director does not make any effort to make any political commentary. He simply shows the events through the eyes of those who were there. Unfortunately, this was the lowest grossing film of Bay's career. Maybe this will become a cult movie in the coming years. Strongly recommended.