Special Forces 2011
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SplatAfghanistan. 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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Elsa Casanova
as Commander Kovax
as Captain 'Tic-Tac '
as Captain Lucas
as Elias, sniper
as Victor
as Marius
as Amin, Elsa's guide
as Ahmed Zaief, leader of the hostage takers
as Admiral Guezennec
Director:
Writer:
Emmanuelle Collomp, Stéphane Rybojad, Michael Cooper
Stars:
Diane Kruger, Djimon Hounsou, Benoît Magimel, Denis Ménochet, Raphaël Personnaz, Alain Figlarz, Alain Alivon, Mehdi Nebbou, Raz Degan, Tchéky Karyo,
Genres:
Action,Drama,War
Release Date:
2011 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
109 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Special Forces
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
Cast
as Elsa Casanova
as Commander Kovax
as Captain 'Tic-Tac '
as Captain Lucas
as Elias, sniper
as Victor
as Marius
as Amin, Elsa's guide
as Ahmed Zaief, leader of the hostage takers
as Admiral Guezennec
as Maïna
as Jacques Beauregard
as The 'Pacha'
as President of the Republic
as Prime Minister
as Patron De La Duse
as Defense Minister
as Minister of Foreign Affairs
as Chief of Staff of the President
as Alex
as Lisa, Captain Lucas' friend
as Jeanne, wife of Kovax
as Mullah Zukhan
as Serbian war criminal
as Salemani
as Claire, journalist colleague of Elsa
as Richard
as Journalist
as Journalist
as Journalist
as Journalist
as Barbecue Guy
as Barbecue Guy
as Guest (uncredited)
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