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Key Features:
Counter-terrorism, Special forces, Terrorism, Action thriller, Espionage, British Intelligence, Chase, Explosions-moderate, Violence-moderate
Tone:
serious, suspense-driven
Target Audience:
Action movie fans, Thriller enthusiasts, Viewers interested in espionage
Emotional Arc:
Determination → Confrontation

Stratton

2017-07-06
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A British Special Boat Service commando tracks down an international terrorist cell.

Genres
Action, Thriller
Cast
Dominic Cooper, Gemma Chan, Connie Nielsen, Austin Stowell, Tyler Hoechlin, Tom Felton, Thomas Kretschmann, Derek Jacobi, Olegar Fedoro, Jake Fairbrother
Crew
Simon West, Duncan Falconer, Warren Davis II
Rating
5(214 votes)
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