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Armadillo(2010)
Status: Released
Date: 2010-05-27
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132 Votes
Time: 1h 45m
For you it's a movie. For them it's reality.
Overview:
Danish soldiers are sent to Afghanistan in 2009 for 6 months, to help stabilize the country against the Taliban. They're stationed on Armadillo military base in Helman province. Unlike other war movies, this is the real deal – no actors.
Languages: Danish, English.
Countries:
Denmark,
Sweden,
Afghanistan
Budget: $1,500,000.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Movie: Armadillo
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