Special Forces
"Survival. Honor. Sacrifice."
Originally released in 2011. Special Forces is a action/drama film. directed by Stéphane Rybojad.
Starring Diane Kruger, Djimon Hounsou, and Benoît Magimel
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 2, 2011
14 years ago
Runtime
1h 49m
109 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (614 votes)
Budget
$10M
Production budget
Box Office
$3.4M
0.3x return
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Diane Kruger
as Elsa Casanova
Djimon Hounsou
as Commander Kovax
Benoît Magimel
as Captain 'Tic-Tac '
Denis Ménochet
as Captain Lucas
Raphaël Personnaz
as Elias, sniper
Alain Figlarz
as Victor
Alain Alivon
as Marius
Mehdi Nebbou
as Amin, Elsa's guide
Raz Degan
as Ahmed Zaief, leader of the hostage takers
Tchéky Karyo
as Admiral Guezennec
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
- Budget
- $10,000,000
- Revenue
- $3,424,648
Production Companies
- Sofica Manon
- Easy Company
- StudioCanal
- TPS Star
- A Plus Image 2
- Canal+
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Special Forces about?
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 breat...
Who directed Special Forces?
Special Forces was directed by Stéphane Rybojad.
How long is Special Forces?
Special Forces has a runtime of 1 hours and 49 minutes (109 minutes total).
When was Special Forces released?
Special Forces was released on November 2, 2011 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Special Forces?
The main cast of Special Forces includes Diane Kruger, Djimon Hounsou, Benoît Magimel, Denis Ménochet, Raphaël Personnaz.
Is Special Forces worth watching?
Special Forces has a user rating of 6.7/10 based on 614 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.