What is Special Forces?
Special Forces is a film first released in 2011. Catalogued under Action, Drama, War.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2011
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 109 minutes
- Release date
- Nov 2, 2011
- Studios
- Sofica Manon, Easy Company, StudioCanal
- Genres
- Action, Drama, War
- Updated
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Overview
Special Forces is a film first released in 2011. Catalogued under Action, Drama, War. Status: Released. A full overview for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.
Should you watch it?
“A Special Forces team races against the Taliban to rescue a captured war correspondent.”
- High‑stakes rescue action
- Authentic Afghan war‑zone backdrop
- Strong independent female lead
- Story centers on a single rescue mission, limiting broader narrative scope
Watch it if you enjoy fast‑paced military rescue dramas set in Afghanistan.
Features intense combat and hostage tension, intended for mature audiences.
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What is the basic premise of the film?
A war correspondent is taken hostage in Afghanistan and a Special Forces unit is sent to free her.
Who is the main female character?
Elsa Casanova, a war correspondent.
Where does the story take place?
Afghanistan, in hostile and remote landscapes.
What genres does the film belong to?
Action, drama, and war.
How long is the movie?
Approximately 1 hour and 49 minutes.