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The One That Got Away(1996)
Status: Released
Date: 1996-02-18
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7 Votes
Time: 1h 46m
Overview:
The existence of the anti-Iraq coalition was threatened when Saddam targetted Israel. In order to keep Israel out of the war, and the coalition together the Scuds had to be stopped. SAS patrol Bravo Two Zero, under the command of Sgt. Andy McNab was tasked to destroy these weapons. Three of the SAS troopers were killed and four captured: Only one escaped - Cpl. Chris Ryan.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United Kingdom
ProductionCompanies: 
Movie: The One That Got Away
Top 10 Billed Cast
Paul McGann
Chris Ryan
Simon Burke
Stan
David Morrissey
Andy "Mac" McNab
Nick Brimble
Vince Phillips
David Clatworthy
Quartermaster
Sam Halpenny
Legs Lane
André Jacobs
Navigator
Stefan Kalipha
Iraqi Officer
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