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Based On A True Story
The film is based on the real-life story of the first U.S. Special Forces team deployed to Afghanistan in the weeks following the September 11 attacks.
Inspired By The Book Horse Soldiers
The movie draws inspiration from Doug Stanton’s nonfiction book Horse Soldiers, which chronicles the mission of the soldiers who worked alongside Afghan forces.
Starring Chris Hemsworth
Chris Hemsworth leads the cast as Captain Mitch Nelson, alongside Michael Shannon, Michael Peña, and Navid Negahban.
Directed By Nicolai Fuglsig
The film was directed by Danish filmmaker Nicolai Fuglsig, marking his feature-film directorial debut.
Known As The Horse Soldiers
The soldiers earned the nickname “Horse Soldiers” because they fought on horseback alongside Afghan allies, creating some of the film’s most memorable scenes.
