Basic
- Action
- Thriller
- Crime
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.
Basic is a 2003 action-thriller that follows a DEA agent investigating the disappearance of an elite Army Ranger unit during a training exercise gone wrong in Panama. When two recruits are rescued with conflicting stories about their legendary drill sergeant's fate, the mystery deepens into a web of betrayal and deception. The film stars John Travolta as the investigator uncovering what really happened in the jungle.
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Wide release in United States · Rated R
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John TravoltaDEA Agent Tom Hardy
Connie NielsenCPT Julie Osborne
Samuel L. JacksonDrill Sgt. SFC Nathan West
Tim DalyCOL Bill Styles
Giovanni Ribisi2LT Levi Kendall
Brian Van HoltSGT Ray Dunbar
Taye DiggsPike
Dash MihokSGT Mueller
Cristián de la FuenteCastro
Roselyn SánchezNuñez
Harry Connick Jr.Dr. Pete Vilmer
Margaret TravoltaNurse #1- Dena JohnstonNurse #2
Nick LorenHelicopter Pilot
Cliff FlemingHelicopter Pilot
Trailer
Basic Trailer - 2003 HQ
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When was Basic released?
Basic was released on April 18, 2003.
What is Basic about?
The film follows a DEA agent investigating the mysterious disappearance of an elite Army Ranger unit during a jungle training exercise near the Panama Canal. Two rescued recruits give conflicting accounts of what happened to their ruthless drill sergeant and the rest of their platoon.
What genre is Basic?
Basic is an action-thriller with crime elements that centers on a military investigation mystery.
Where can I watch Basic?
As a 2003 theatrical release, Basic is available through various streaming platforms, rental services, and physical media. Check your local streaming services or rental options for current availability.
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