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Act of Valor (2012)

R 110 min  -  Action | Adventure | Thriller  -   24 February 2012 (USA)
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Ratings: 6.4/10 from 14,598 users   Metascore: 40/100 
Reviews: 193 user | 149 critic | 34 from Metacritic.com

An elite team of Navy SEALs embark on a covert mission to recover a kidnapped CIA agent.

Directors:

Mike McCoy, Scott Waugh

Writer:

Kurt Johnstad
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jason Cottle ...
Nestor Serrano ...
Walter Ross
Ailsa Marshall ...
LT Rorke's Wife
Gonzalo Menendez ...
Commander Pedros
Emilio Rivera ...
Sanchez
Dimiter D. Marinov ...
Kerimov (as Dimiter Marinov)
Thomas Rosales Jr. ...
Christo's RHM
Marc Margulies Marc Margulies ...
US Ambassador
Dan Southworth ...
News Reporter
Drea Castro ...
Recruit
Marissa Labog ...
Recruit
Roselyn Sanchez ...
Aurelius DiBarsanti Aurelius DiBarsanti ...
Recruit
Reginald Long Reginald Long ...
Recruit
Alex Veadov ...
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Storyline

An unprecedented blend of real-life heroism and original filmmaking, Act of Valor stars a group of active-duty Navy SEALs in a powerful story of contemporary global anti-terrorism. Inspired by true events, the film combines stunning combat sequences, up-to-the minute battlefield technology and heart-pumping emotion for the ultimate action adventure. Act of Valor takes audiences deep into the secretive world of the most elite, highly trained group of warriors in the modern world. When the rescue of a kidnapped CIA operative leads to the discovery of a deadly terrorist plot against the U.S., a team of SEALs is dispatched on a worldwide manhunt. As the valiant men of Bandito Platoon race to stop a coordinated attack that could kill and wound thousands of American civilians, they must balance their commitment to country, team and their families back home. Each time they accomplish their mission... Written by Relativity Media  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Seal | Terrorist | CIA | Navy Seal | Valor  | See more »

Taglines:

The only easy day was yesterday.

Genres:

Action | Adventure | Thriller | War

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong violence including some torture, and for language See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Act of Valour See more »

Filming Locations:

Philippines See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$12,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$24,476,632 (USA) (26 February 2012) (3039 Screens)

Gross:

$69,903,957 (USA) (13 May 2012)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Bandito Brothers See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

USA:

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital  | Datasat

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

The Army, Navy/Marines and Air Force ROTC units at the University of Illinois were given an advanced screening of the film along with a directors' commentary at the beginning. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: Mexico, the first (GMC) dump-truck hits a car located in the street parked to stop it. After the crash you can see actual damages on the right side, the light and the metallic bumper of the truck. In subsequent scenes the side, the light and the bumper have no damage at all. See more »

Quotes

Senior Chief Miller: That last night at home, you think about how you could of been a better dad, a better husband, that bedtime story you should of read, or that anniversary you forgot. You don't expect your family to understand what you're doing. You just hope they understand you're doing it for them, and when you get home you hope you can pick-up right where you left off.
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Crazy Credits

Co-director and producer Mike McCoy is credited as "Mouse McCoy". See more »

Connections

References Tarzan the Ape Man (1932) See more »