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Behind Enemy Lines (2001)

"His only weapon is his will to survive."

6.420011h 46mEN
ActionDramaThrillerWar

Directed by John Moore

Rating

6.4/10

Runtime

1h 46m

Language

EN

Release

November 30, 2001

Director

John Moore

Official Trailer

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Overview

While flying a routine reconnaissance mission over Bosnia, fighter pilot Lt. Chris Burnett photographs something he wasn't supposed to see and gets shot down behind enemy lines, where he must outrun an army led by a ruthless Serbian general. With time running out and a deadly tracker on his trail, B...

Cast

Owen Wilson

Owen Wilson

Lt. Chris 'Longhorn' Burnett

Gene Hackman

Gene Hackman

Admiral Leslie Reigart, Commander Adriatic Battle Group

Gabriel Macht

Gabriel Macht

Lt. Jeremy 'Smoke' Stackhouse

Olek Krupa

Olek Krupa

General Miroslav Lokar

Vladimir Mashkov

Vladimir Mashkov

Tracker (Sasha)

Marko Igonda

Marko Igonda

Bazda

David Keith

David Keith

Master Chief Tom O'Malley

Charles Malik Whitfield

Charles Malik Whitfield

Capt. Glen Rodway, USMC

Eyal Podell

Eyal Podell

Petty Officer Kennedy

Joaquim de Almeida

Joaquim de Almeida

Admiral Juan-Miguel Piquet, Commander of NATO Naval Command

Geoff Pierson

Geoff Pierson

Admiral Donnelly

Kamil Kollárik

Kamil Kollárik

Babic ('Ice Cube')

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Behind Enemy Lines (2001), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

While flying a routine reconnaissance mission over Bosnia, fighter pilot Lt. Chris Burnett photographs something he wasn't supposed to see and gets shot down behind enemy lines, where he must outrun an army led by a ruthless Serbian general. With time running out and a deadly tracker on his trail, Burnett's commanding officer, Admiral Reigart, decides to risk his career and launch a renegade rescue mission to save his life.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Behind Enemy Lines. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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