Armadillo(2010)
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Armadillo Synopsis
Danish soldiers are sent to Afghanistan in 2009 for 6 months, to help stabilize the country against the Taliban. They're stationed on Armadillo military base in Helman province. Unlike other war movies, this is the real deal – no actors.
Armadillo (2010) is a documentary and war film directed by Janus Metz, released on May 27, 2010 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Rasmus, Mads 'Mini', Daniel 'Olby' and Kim 'Birkerod'. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 134 ratings.
- Director:
- Janus Metz
- Writers:
- Kasper Torsting
- Producers:
- Sara Stockmann, Ronnie Fridthjof
- Cinematographer:
- Lars Skree
- Composer:
- Uno Helmersson
- Production:
- Fridthjof Film
- Budget:
- $1,500,000
- Status:
- Released
Armadillo (2010) Trailer
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Armadillo Cast & Crew
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Directed by Janus Metz, written by Kasper Torsting, produced by Sara Stockmann and Ronnie Fridthjof.
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Armadillo Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 134 ratings.
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Armadillo – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Armadillo online?
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Armadillo (2010) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Armadillo?
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The main cast of Armadillo (2010) includes Rasmus, Mads 'Mini', Daniel 'Olby' and Kim 'Birkerod'. The film was directed by Janus Metz. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Armadillo released?
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Armadillo was released on May 27, 2010 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is Armadillo worth watching?
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Armadillo (2010) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 134 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Armadillo?
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Yes. The official Armadillo trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.