Basic(2003)
Deception is their most dangerous weapon.
Synopsis
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.
Directed by John McTiernan
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Cast
John Travolta
DEA Agent Tom Hardy
Connie Nielsen
CPT Julie Osborne
Samuel L. Jackson
Drill Sgt. SFC Nathan West
Tim Daly
COL Bill Styles
Giovanni Ribisi
2LT Levi Kendall
Brian Van Holt
SGT Ray Dunbar
Taye Diggs
Pike
Dash Mihok
SGT Mueller
Cristián de la Fuente
Castro
Roselyn Sánchez
Nuñez
Harry Connick Jr.
Dr. Pete Vilmer
Margaret Travolta
Nurse #1
Dena Johnston
Nurse #2
Nick Loren
Helicopter Pilot
Cliff Fleming
Helicopter Pilot
Steven Maye
CID Officer
Jonathan Rau
G.I. on the Tarmac
Tait Ruppert
Jeep Driver
Basic — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Basic?+
Basic is available to stream on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did Basic come out?+
Basic was released in 2003.
How long is Basic?+
Basic runs for 98 minutes (1 hour and 38 minutes).
Who directed Basic?+
Basic was directed by John McTiernan.
Who stars in Basic?+
Basic stars John Travolta, Connie Nielsen, Samuel L. Jackson, Tim Daly and Giovanni Ribisi.
Is Basic worth watching?+
Basic holds a 6.5/10 rating from 1,184 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of action, thriller and crime.
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