Special Forces (2011)
Movie 1h 49m ★ 6.7/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, pure adrenaline
Special Forces is an action, drama and war movie from 2011. It is directed by Stéphane Rybojad. The cast includes Djimon Hounsou, Tchéky Karyo and Didier Flamand. The running time is 1h 49m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.7 out of 10.
Synopsis
Afghanistan. War correspondent Elsa Casanova is taken hostage by the Taliban. Faced with her imminent execution, a Special Forces unit is dispatched to free her. In some of the world’s most breathtaking yet hostile landscapes, a relentless pursuit begins between her kidnappers who have no intention of letting their prey escape them and a group of soldiers who risk their lives in pursuit of their single aim – to bring her home alive. This strong, independent woman and these men of duty are thrown together and forced to confront situations of great danger that inextricably bind them – emotionally, violently and intimately.
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Cast & crew
- Stéphane RybojadDirector
- Djimon Hounsouas Commander Kovax
- Tchéky Karyoas Admiral Guezennec
- Didier Flamandas Jacques Beauregard
- Diane Krugeras Elsa Casanova
- Benoît Magimelas Captain 'Tic-Tac '
- Denis Ménochetas Captain Lucas
- Raphaël Personnazas Elias, sniper
- Alain Figlarzas Victor
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Questions about Special Forces
- What genre is Special Forces?
- Special Forces is categorised as Action, Drama, War.
- Who stars in Special Forces?
- Djimon Hounsou, Tchéky Karyo, Didier Flamand, Diane Kruger, Benoît Magimel appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Special Forces?
- Stéphane Rybojad directed Special Forces.
- How long is Special Forces?
- Special Forces runs for 1h 49m (109 minutes).
- Is Special Forces worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.7/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Special Forces?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
