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Kajaki

Kajaki

A film about bravery, courage, heroism and the ultimate sacrifice.

20146.61h 48m

Overview

British soldiers guarding the Kajaki Dam set out to rescue a three-man team after one of them loses a leg to a landmine.

Directed by Paul Katis
Written by Tom Williams
Produced by Andrew de Lotbiniere, Paul Katis, Gareth Unwin
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Top Cast

Mark Stanley

Mark Stanley

Tug

Malachi Kirby

Malachi Kirby

Snoop

Ali Cook

Ali Cook

Spud McMellon

David Elliot

David Elliot

Mark Wright

Paul Luebke

Paul Luebke

Jay Davis

B

Benjamin O'Mahony

Stu Hale

S

Scott Kyle

Stu Pearson

A

Andy Gibbins

Smudge

B

Bryan Parry

Jonesy

L

Liam Ainsworth

Andy Barlow

Themes & Keywords

helicopterarmygunbraveryafghanistanbritish armygrenadebiographybased on true storydammorphinesoldierrowboatminefield

About Kajaki

Kajaki is a thriller, war, adventure, drama film released in 2014 exploring themes of helicopter, army, gun, bravery, afghanistan, british army. Directed by Paul Katis, it stars Mark Stanley, Malachi Kirby, Ali Cook. British soldiers guarding the Kajaki Dam set out to rescue a three-man team after one of them loses a leg to a landmine.

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