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The One That Got Away, 1996
English
UK
Profile of The One That Got Away
The One That Got Away can be described as rough, suspenseful, and bleak. The plot revolves around anti-war themes, battles, and escapades. The main genres are drama, action, and war. In approach, The One That Got Away is serious and realistic. It is set, at least in part, in the desert. It is located in Iraq and Israel. The One That Got Away takes place during the Gulf War. It is originally a true story. It is well suited for a boys' night.
Summary of The One That Got Away
Paul Greengrass (The Bourne Ultimatum) directs this true story from the annals of Operation Desert Storm. When a mission by British troops to knock out a cache of missiles goes wrong, a handful of soldiers become trapped behind enemy lines. Their radios disabled by a misunderstood communication, several are killed and four are taken prisoner by the Iraqis. Cpl. Chris Ryan (Paul McGann) alone survives, escaping under almost impossible odds.
Details
| Language: | English |
| Country: | UK |
| Release date: | 18 February 1996 |
| Runtime: | 110 min |
Cast and Crew
as Young Iraqi soldier
as Sgt. Vince Phillips
as Stan
as Quartermaster
