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13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi
A tense, gritty war thriller that immerses you in chaotic combat and the camaraderie of soldiers under siege.
About 2016 film directed by Michael Bay
Genres drama, action, war, thriller
Directed by Michael Bay
Written by Chuck Hogan
Starring John Krasinski, James Badge Dale, Toby Stephens, Julia Butters, Pablo Schreiber, Freddie Stroma, David Giuntoli, Payman Maadi
Music Lorne Balfe
Runtime 145 min
Country United States
Links Wikipedia · IMDb · Letterboxd · Wikidata
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