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Basic

Basic

CrimeActionThriller
2003, Movie, 1h 38min
When a hurricane hits a US Army base on the edge of the Panama Canal, an elite covert operations team of US Army Rangers recruits are on a routine jungle training exercise that goes horribly awry. Only two recruits are rescued, one of which is badly injured, but both have different accounts regarding the fate of their leader, legendary and ruthless Army Ranger Drill Sergeant Nathan West, and the rest of their platoon. Tom Hardy, an ex-army Ranger turned maverick DEA agent is brought in to solve the mystery and uncover what really happened out there.
Country: United Kingdom,United States

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"Basic" is a gripping action-thriller that follows DEA agent Tom Hardy as he investigates the disappearance of a legendary Army Ranger drill sergeant and several of his cadets during a training exercise gone wrong in the Panamanian jungle. With the help of Captain Julia Osborne, Hardy uncovers a web of lies and deceit that leads him to question everyone's motives, including those of his own colleagues. As the investigation unfolds, Hardy discovers a covert black-ops unit operating within the military, and must confront the harsh realities of corruption and betrayal within the ranks. With its star-studded cast, including John Travolta, Samuel L. Jackson, and Connie Nielsen, "Basic" is a tense and suspenseful thrill ride that keeps you guessing until the very end.

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You can stream Basic on: Apple TV Store

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Basic was released in theaters on May 29, 2003.

 

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