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5 Days of War

5 Days of War

Their only weapon is the truth.

20115.61h 53m

Overview

An American journalist and his cameraman are caught in the combat zone during the first Russian airstrikes against Georgia. Rescuing Tatia, a young Georgian schoolteacher separated from her family during the attack, the two reporters agree to help reunite her with her family in exchange for serving as their interpreter. As the three attempt to escape to safety, they witness--and document--the devastation from the full-scale crossfire and cold-blooded murder of innocent civilians.

Directed by Renny Harlin
Written by Mikko Alanne
Produced by Renny Harlin, Mirza Davitaia, George Lascu
Box OfficeBudget: $20.0MRevenue: $88K

Top Cast

Rupert Friend

Rupert Friend

Thomas Anders

Emmanuelle Chriqui

Emmanuelle Chriqui

Tatia Meddevi

Richard Coyle

Richard Coyle

Sebastian Ganz

Heather Graham

Heather Graham

Miriam

Johnathon Schaech

Johnathon Schaech

Capt. Rezo Avaliani

Rade Šerbedžija

Rade Šerbedžija

Col. Demidov

Andy Garcia

Andy Garcia

President of Georgia

Val Kilmer

Val Kilmer

Dutchman

Mikko Nousiainen

Mikko Nousiainen

Daniil

Mikheil Gomiashvili

Mikheil Gomiashvili

Anton Medoevi

Themes & Keywords

journalistwar crimesmass murderevacuationinterpreterinvasionbattlefieldgeorgia europetorturesoldierexplosioninterrogationbombingdeathrussian politicsmilitarynews reportcameramancombat photographywar zone

About 5 Days of War

5 Days of War is a war, drama film released in 2011 exploring themes of journalist, war crimes, mass murder, evacuation, interpreter, invasion. Directed by Renny Harlin, it stars Rupert Friend, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Richard Coyle. An American journalist and his cameraman are caught in the combat zone during the first Russian airstrikes against Georgia. Rescuing Tatia, a young Georgian schoolteacher separated from her family during the attack, the two reporters agree to help reunite her with her family in exchange for serving as their interpreter. As the three attempt to escape to safety, they witness--and document--the devastation from the full-scale crossfire and cold-blooded murder of innocent civilians.

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