John Moore's film "In the Rear of the Enemy": actors and roles

In 2001, the premiere of John Moore's film "Behind the Enemy Lines" was held. Actor Owen Wilson played Scott Francis O'Grady, a pilot whose plane was shot down in 1996 by a Bosnian Serb rocket. The movie hero, however, is called differently. And the history of the American pilot, as always in such cases, is decorated with fictional fiction writers. On the actors of the film "Behind the Enemy Lines" will be discussed in today's article. The plot of the film is also described here.

the main role

Owen Wilson, as already mentioned, played a major role in the film "Behind the Enemy Lines." Actor played the role of the pilot was probably not easy, because until 2001 in his filmography of the heroic images were not present. Yes, and Wilson himself is known as a vulnerable, sensitive person. Once, according to reports in the press, the actor tried to commit suicide. The reason is a break with Kate Hudson. This happened six years after the premiere of the film "Behind the Enemy Lines". The actor is known for the films "Shanghai Noon", "Semenka Tenenbaum". In creating the latter, he also took part as a screenwriter, for which he was nominated for an Oscar.

So, what about the film "Behind the Enemy Lines"? The actors who played other characters are shown below. But first you need to outline the content of the film.

Dangerous task

The US Air Force pilot Chris Burnett considered himself a real expert in military affairs. But the leadership diligently kept the young man from participating in military operations. Realizing the potential of the guy, Admiral Reigart prepared it for tasks of special importance, suggesting to transfer to him all the available skills and abilities. Only an ambitious young man did not like this approach to his job duties. He bitterly watched the training of his colleagues and painfully perceived his detachment.

Once Chris came to the decision to leave the ranks of the military. And Admiral Reagart had to send a troubled ward to a particularly dangerous task. The Balkan war began rapidly to gain momentum, taking with it thousands of lives of innocent people. The lieutenant was to make a reconnaissance flight to the territory of the enemy on his small plane.

Chris realized that he had to collect important information for his leadership, but had not yet fully realized what awaited him. Meanwhile, the scout's camera accidentally captured a special operation of opponents. This information was very important and necessary information for government troops. However, the fate of the pilot was in great danger.

Learning about their vulnerability, the terrorists decided to do everything in order to prevent Chris from returning to the base. They shot down Burnett's plane, capturing his wounded and exhausted prisoner. And it was impossible to break free himself to the lieutenant. I could only hope that my colleagues would not leave him for sure death. The invaders were ready to kill their captive, so that the information he received would never become public.

The Rescue of Burnett

Admiral Reigard could not reconcile himself to the possible loss of one of his best soldiers. So he ordered the formation of a special unit, which was to go to the territory of the enemy to save the life of Burnett. It was necessary to accomplish the task imperceptibly and in record time. At any time, the enemy could destroy the lieutenant and use the information they have. This could be the reason for the drastic changes in the course of the Balkan war, which the American soldiers simply could not tolerate. They had to believe in their luck, ingenuity and skill.

Actors: "Behind the Enemy Lines"

The role of Admiral Raygard was performed by Gene Hackman. It is worth saying that in the track record of this actor, many officers. In the film, Moore was also played by Gabriel Maht, David Keith, Joaquim de Almeida. In the picture there is a hero named Juan Miguel Piquet. It was played by none other than the famous Russian actor Vladimir Mashkov.