Wounded special forces soldier tells his story youtube. Even though he said the movie did an incredible job portraying the true spirit of the special forces team, nutsch advised the potential filmmakers in the room. Filmed on location in france, djibouti, and tajikistan, the film shows a group. Sure the team doesnt always look up to the task, a few actors may not be too convincing either although most are and one may wonder about the tactics used in the film. Aug 17, 2016 we are fortunate to have some pretty good special operations forces based movies available to us in recent years alas, there are some real turds out there as well. The team composed of commander kovax, tictac, lucas, the sniper elias, victor and marius release elsa and amen from their imprisonment but lose their radios. Originally, the special forces team, oda 595, was supposed to be in afghanistan on september 14, just three days after the attacks. Top 10 military operations hollywood got right youtube. Special forces is a 2011 french war adventure film directed by stephane rybojad and starring diane kruger, djimon hounsou, denis menochet, benoit magimel, mehdi nebbou, and tcheky karyo. Lone survivor, based on luttrells book of the same name, recounted some of the events of operation red wings, a 2005 mission undertaken by the u. Clearly meant to be an inspiring tale of military heroismthe film is dedicated to the soldiers and journalists who have lost their lives in the conflict special forces is mainly notable for. Special forces, directed by stephane rybojad the new york times.
What are the best stories about special forces like marines. From operation desert shield, to scud alley, to embassy siege, these true life events were translated to the big screen. Mar 16, 2018 the true story behind the movie 7 days in entebbe. Find out what we learned about the film and the true story at the center of it in our full 12 strong movie set. Raz degan is underdrawn and sporting eye liner evoking a silentmovie villain. Special forces is a 2011 french war adventure film directed by. Following the attacks of 911, operational detachment alpha 595 oda 595 was one of three teams of special forces soldiers who were sent to afghanistan. Navy seal chris kyle hollywood has showcased the navys premiere special forces squad in dozens of films throughout the years, yet a few portrayals have stood out as particularly memora. They had been sent by lashkaretaiba, a pakistanibased terrorist group. Soldiers recount true story behind 12 strong military times.
Mar, 2019 so while triple frontier isnt based on a true story, the characters were fleshed out from boals experience and the work the actors did with real special forces operatives. Special forces soldiers allied with an afghani warlord and his soldiers to battle the taliban in the aftermath of 911, isnt one that many. This week sees the wide release of director clint eastwoods newest film, american sniper, which concerns itself with the story of reallife u. How special forces bury the true cost of americas wars. Cinevues amy wadsworth attested forces speciales to develop towards its end into an engaging survival story of devotion and solidarity. The true story of the first woman to finish special forces.
The ranks of the soldiers above reflect their ranks at the time of the 2001 mission, not their current ranks or their ranks when they retired. Its packed with heartpounding action, searing human drama and a great story. Chris hemsworths new war movie tells a 911 story you. Sas british special forces in movies that you might want to. The story of that first response, and what a single 12man team from fort campbells 5th special forces group did in northern afghanistan on horseback will be among the seasons biggest. It is based on the book of the same name by chris ryan telling the true story of a special air service patrol during the gulf war in 1991. The true story of the first woman to finish special forces training forty years ago, capt.
The gripping true story of the 2008 siege on mumbais taj hotel arrives in theaters this march. Special forces member speaks at su about the story behind 12. The film stars chris hemsworth, michael shannon, michael pena, navid negahban, trevante rhodes, geoff stults, thad luckinbill, william fichtner, and rob riggle. Jan 24, 2018 the story has been made into a film starring chris hemsworth. As nations face a global plague of coups, assassinations and hostage scenarios, a new breed of warrior has emerged. Ben affleck stars in the true story behind the incredible rescue of six american embassy staff members from iran during the 1979 iranian revolution using a phony film production. The film tells the story of the socalled horse soldiers the special ops forces who were among the first on the ground in afghanistan. However, at least 3 false starts delayed their deployment for almost a month. Starring diane kruger, djimon hounsou and benoit magimel, by french director. On november 26, 2008, 10 young men in an inflatable dinghy came ashore in mumbai, india, and slipped into the city undetected. The french president sends six special force to rescue elsa whos hidden in a fortress in pakistan. May 18, 2018 the movie 12 strong is about special forces green berets first strike against taliban in afghanistan following the 911 attack. The new movie 12 strong, starring chris hemsworth and michael shannon, tells the true story of this small band of special forces soldiers.
If youre making a movie off of a true story, i think you ought to talk to the people that actually lived it. Generation kill 2008 a rolling stone reporter, embedded with the 1st recon marines chronicles. What are some good movies based on special forces operation. Though theres no real heist that specifically inspired the film, its. Jerry bruckheimers new film 12 strong tells the story of how special forces entered afghanistan in the weeks after 911. Sas british special forces in movies that you might want. With special forces guys they embed themselves in a community over a course of. In stephane rybojads special forces, war correspondent elsa cassanova. Until recently this story was classified and very few people knew about this mission. The story also previously said three special forces soldiers were killed, when in fact two special forces soldiers and two support personnel were killed. There can never be a best story, so i am sharing those which were, in my opinion, simply amaz. I have come across the following true stories through the dozens of biographies i have read on special operations forces and its operators. Apr 04, 2017 real life spec ops story, real special operative soldiers, true story of special ops there are a lot of books written and movies produced about real special operative soldiers.
Second trailer for special forces in afghanistan action film. In stephane rybojads special forces, war correspondent elsa cassanova diane kruger is taken hostage by the taliban. The movie depicted what many consider to be the most successful mission ever by special forces. Zero dark thirty 2012 a chronicle of the decadelong hunt for alqaeda terrorist leader osama. Oct 14, 2012 clearly meant to be an inspiring tale of military heroismthe film is dedicated to the soldiers and journalists who have lost their lives in the conflictspecial forces is mainly notable for. Faced with her imminent execution, a special forces unit is dispatched to. On october 19, 2001 special forces operators mark nutsch and bob pennington led a 12man team of green berets oda595 to spearhead an attack against a. An elite french military unit battles the taliban to rescue a kidnapped journalist. Some of the privileged guests also rise to their own best selves in the film, including the russian former special forces soldier who starts out as an uncouth and lewd. Soldiers recount true story behind 12 strong a group of special forces soldiers and their mission after 911 is finally getting attention. The incredible true story of the special forces who.
The 12 strong true story reveals that they finally left kentucky on october 5, 2001. Kate wilder passed the army special forces officer course, but her superiors wouldnt let her graduate. Jan 27, 2018 soldiers recount true story behind 12 strong. This true story of a harrowing special forces combat. Read the incredible tale of marcus luttrell and his fellow navy seals that is the basis for the film. Raphael personnaz in forces speciales 2011 djimon hounsou and diane. Because of an editing error, a previous version of this story suggested three americans were killed in niger this october when in fact four were.
Jan 22, 2018 actor chris hemsworth plays real special ops leader mark nutsch and michael shannon plays bob pennington, nutschs special ops assistant in the 12 strong true story of 911 and a powerful new war drama from alcon entertainment, black label media and jerry bruckheimer films about the u. The netflix action flick relied on some real special forces officers. A new film tells the story of an american missionary family serving in some of the most dangerous places in the world. Why the french special forces dont use famas assault rifle in this movie. Jan 14, 2018 12 strong tells story of famed special forces horse soldiers, premieres in fayetteville. Army special forces sent to afghanistan immediately after the september 11 attacks. The true story an unusual war movie with ballistic grit.
These special forces soldiers took on the taliban on horseback. It has some great locations and scenery and is one of the more true to tactical. Faced with her imminent execution, a special forces unit is. Special forces aka forces speciales 2011 french special forces. This true story of a harrowing special forces combat mission teaches 11 brilliant lessons in leadership army special forces sergeant herb thompson told me.
One cop, no matter how brave hes, cant take down a group of. Thats because most of these flicks are too absurd to be true. One of the special features of this dvd shows how the actors were physically and mentally prepared to meet the film role, if you are into special forcesmilitary or just a good action film i highly recommend this. Mar, 2019 is triple frontier based on a true story. Free burma rangers will be in theaters two days only, monday and tuesday.
Yet another true story about seals kicking ass in the 21 st century, the ordeal of marcus luttrell mark wahlberg was as brutal as it was inspirational. Jan 19, 2018 the new film 12 strong isnt your average war movie. Jan 09, 2018 the film shows the brotherhood and strength of the special forces and the afghan people, both fighting together against a common enemy. Products from the wild geese is a 1978 british adventure film directed by andrew v. All in all, this is a highly watchable, actionpacked movie with a solid story and great actors and certainly a movie fans of the hurt locker and. Local retired green berets react to movie 12 strong. Brought to the screen by newcomer nicolai fuglsig, 12 strong is. Mar 22, 2019 the true story behind the movie hotel mumbai. Meet the real life rambo from us army who stared at death.
Another film yet to be released is based on the actual events of april 1980. The incredible true story of the special forces who raced into battle after 911. Nov 02, 2011 while forces speciales has some shortcomings, i have to say i enjoyed watching it. The film is based on doug stantons nonfiction book horse soldiers, which tells the story of u. Special forces sent to afghanistan after the september 11, 2001 attacks is told in theaters this weekend.
Its based on the true story of 12 green berets sent on a special mission to fight alqaida and the. Faced with her imminent execution, a special forces unit is dispatched to free her. Green berets, with the help of the 160th soara, took over the country and allowed other special forces and the rest of the conventional military to begin the more publicly visible war. Movie info in stephane rybojads special forces, war correspondent elsa cassanova diane kruger is taken hostage by the taliban. It stars chris hemsworth playing captain mitch nelson and was based on the book horse soldiers by doug stanton. The true story of the armys special forces green berets, who within weeks responded to the 911 attack. The true story of the real horse soldiers vs the movie. Jan 19, 2018 the new film 12 strong tells an unbelievable true story of heroism many americans have never heard. Nov 22, 2017 second trailer for special forces in afghanistan action film 12 strong by alex. Watchmojo counts down ten real military operations depicted in film.