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The One That Got Away (1996)

1996-02-18 · 1h 46m · EN
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The existence of the anti-Iraq coalition was threatened when Saddam targetted Israel. In order to keep Israel out of the war, and the coalition together the Scuds had to be stopped. SAS patrol Bravo Two Zero, under the command of Sgt. Andy McNab was tasked to destroy these weapons. Three of the SAS troopers were killed and four captured: Only one escaped - Cpl. Chris Ryan.

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Paul GreengrassDirector

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Paul McGannPaul McGannChris RyanSimon BurkeSimon BurkeStanDavid MorrisseyDavid MorrisseyAndy "Mac" McNabNick BrimbleNick BrimbleVince PhillipsJody AbrahamsJody AbrahamsYoung Iraqi SoldierDavid ClatworthyDavid ClatworthyQuartermasterJake EllisJake EllisSAS OfficerSam HalpennySam HalpennyLegs LaneAndré JacobsAndré JacobsNavigatorStefan KaliphaStefan KaliphaIraqi OfficerGeorge MiddlekoopGeorge MiddlekoopOld GoatherderAlexander MortonAlexander MortonBig Bob

Keywords

Based on memoir or autobiographyGulf warSpecial air serviceSasSpecial air service (sas)

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDrama · War · Tv MovieTheme affinityBased On Memoir Or Autobiography · Gulf War · Special Air ServiceDialogue densityDramaEmotional intensityWar · Gulf WarDirector preference102111Actor preference6879 · 11824 · 38355

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What is The One That Got Away about?

The existence of the anti-Iraq coalition was threatened when Saddam targetted Israel. In order to keep Israel out of the war, and the coalition together the Scuds had to be stopped. SAS patrol Bravo Two Zero, under the command of Sgt. Andy McNab was tasked to destroy these weapons. Three of the SAS troopers were killed and four captured: Only one escaped - Cpl. Chris Ryan.

How long is The One That Got Away?

The One That Got Away has a runtime of 106 minutes.