Special Forces (2011)
Original title: Forces spéciales
Special Forces is a 2011 French-language action movie directed by Stéphane Rybojad, with a running time of 1h 49m. It stars Diane Kruger, Djimon Hounsou and Benoît Magimel.
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 answers
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 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.
When was Special Forces released?
Special Forces was released on 2 November 2011.
How long is Special Forces?
Special Forces runs 1h 49m.
Who made Special Forces?
Special Forces was directed by Stéphane Rybojad.
Where can I watch Special Forces?
Special Forces is available on Plex, Tubi TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch Special Forces
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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
- Morjana Alaoui as Maïna
- Didier Flamand as Jacques Beauregard