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Lebanon (2009)

15 93 min  -  Drama | War  -   15 October 2009 (Israel)
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During the First Lebanon War in 1982, a lone tank and a paratroopers platoon are dispatched to search a hostile town.

Director:

Samuel Maoz

Writer:

Samuel Maoz
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Lebanon -- June, 1982 - The First Lebanon War. A lone tank and a paratroopers platoon are dispatched to search a hostile town - a simple mission that turns into a nightmare. Lebanon -- June, 1982 - The First Lebanon War. A lone tank and a paratroopers platoon are dispatched to search a hostile town - a simple mission that turns into a nightmare. The four members of a tank crew find themselves in a violent situation that they cannot contain. Motivated by fear and the basic instinct of survival, they desperately try not to lose themselves in the chaos of war.
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Yoav Donat Yoav Donat ...
Shmulik
Itay Tiran Itay Tiran ...
Assi
Oshri Cohen ...
Hertzel
Michael Moshonov ...
Yigal
Zohar Shtrauss ...
Gamil (as Zohar Strauss)
Dudu Tassa Dudu Tassa ...
Syrian Captive
Ashraf Barhom ...
1st Phalangist (as Ashraf Barhum)
Fares Hananya Fares Hananya ...
2nd Phalangist
Reymond Amsalem ...
Lebanese Mother (as Reymonde Amsellem)
Bian Antir Bian Antir ...
Lebanese Father
Aisha Aisha ...
Lebanese child
Fatima Fatima ...
Lebanese child (as Fatma)
Khaled Salam Khaled Salam ...
Lebanese Boy (as Khaled Salama)
Iad Abu Nama Iad Abu Nama ...
BMW Driver
Hussein Mahagna Hussein Mahagna ...
Truck Driver
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June, 1982 - The First Lebanon War. A lone tank and a paratroopers platoon are dispatched to search a hostile town - a simple mission that turns into a nightmare. The four members of a tank crew find themselves in a violent situation that they cannot contain. Motivated by fear and the basic instinct of survival, they desperately try not to lose themselves in the chaos of war. Written by Metro Communications  

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Plot Keywords:

Tank | Tank Crew | Lebanon | Lebanon War | Female Frontal Nudity  | See more »

Genres:

Drama | War

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for disturbing bloody war violence, language including sexual references, and some nudity See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

Israel | France | Lebanon | Germany

Language:

Hebrew | Arabic | French | English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Levanon See more »

Filming Locations:

Israel

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$17,145 (USA) (8 August 2010) (2 Screens)

Gross:

$367,798 (USA) (19 December 2010)
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Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

Producer Uri Sabag died during the midst of production. The film is dedicated to his memory. See more »

Goofs

Anachronisms: During the first part of film the tank zooms in on shelf with a bunch of 7 Up cans. The cans all have the current 7 Up graphics despite the films' 1982 setting. See more »