THE HURT LOCKER

Year: 2008
USA: Summit Distribution
UK: Optimum Releasing
Cast: Jeremy Renner, Anthony Mackie, Brian Geraghty, Ralph Fiennes, Guy Pearce, David Morse, Evangeline Lilly, Christian Camargo, Suhail Al-Dabbach, Christopher Sayegh, Nabil Koni, Sam Spruell, Sam Redford, Feisal Sadoun, Barrie Rice, Imad Dadudi, Erin Gann, Justin Campbell, Malcolm Barrett
Director: Kathryn Bigelow
Country: USA
USA & UK: 131 mins
USA Rated: R for war violence and language
UK Certificate: 15 contains strong language and gory images
USA Release Date: 26 June 2009 (Limited Release - New York and Los Angeles)
UK Release Date: 28 August 2009 (Limited Release)

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Synopsis

From visionary filmmaker Kathryn Bigalow (STRANGE DAYS, POINT BREAK), THE HURT LOCKER is an intense portrayal of elite soldiers who have one of the most dangerous jobs in the world: disarming bombs in the heart of combat.

Based on first-hand observation by journalist Mark Boal, THE HURT LOCKER couples gripping action with intimate drama to portray soldier psychology in a high-risk profession where men volunteer to face deadly odds.