Special Forces(2011)
Forces spéciales
Survival. Honor. Sacrifice.
Special Forces 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.
Special Forces (2011) is a action, drama and war film directed by Stéphane Rybojad, released on November 2, 2011 with a runtime of 1h 49m. It stars Diane Kruger, Djimon Hounsou, Benoît Magimel and Denis Ménochet. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 646 ratings.
- Director:
- Stéphane Rybojad
- Writers:
- Emmanuelle Collomp, Stéphane Rybojad, Michael Cooper
- Producers:
- Thierry Marro, Benoit Ponsaillé
- Cinematographer:
- David Jankowski
- Composer:
- Xavier Berthelot
- Production:
- Sofica Manon, Easy Company, StudioCanal, TPS Star, A Plus Image 2, Canal+
- Budget:
- $10,000,000
- Revenue:
- $3,424,648
- Status:
- Released
Special Forces (2011) Trailer
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Special Forces Cast & Crew
Main 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
Didier Flamand
as Jacques Beauregard
Key crew
Directed by Stéphane Rybojad, written by Emmanuelle Collomp, Stéphane Rybojad and Michael Cooper, produced by Thierry Marro and Benoit Ponsaillé.
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Special Forces Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 646 ratings.
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Special Forces – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Special Forces online?
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Special Forces (2011) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Special Forces?
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The main cast of Special Forces (2011) includes Diane Kruger, Djimon Hounsou, Benoît Magimel, Denis Ménochet and Raphaël Personnaz. The film was directed by Stéphane Rybojad. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Special Forces released?
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Special Forces was released on November 2, 2011 and runs for 1h 49m.
Is Special Forces worth watching?
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Special Forces (2011) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 646 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, drama and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Special Forces?
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Yes. The official Special Forces trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.