Introduction

American Soldiers is a 2005 war film directed by Sidney J. Furie.

Also known as American Soldiers (original title), Combat Zone (Norway, Finland, and Sweden)

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Outline

Iraq, 2004: during a routine sortie a US patrol is ambushed and the young soldiers are forced to put their training and skills into action fast. A determined foe with superior local knowledge, the Fedayeen insurgents soon draw them into close quarter combat and a desperate fight for survival.

Cast

• Curtis Morgan as Specialist Tyler Jackson.
• Zan Calabretta as Sergeant Delvecchio.
• Jordan Brown as Specialist Cohen.
• Eddie Della Siepe as Private First Class Roy Pena.
• Paul Sturino as Private First Class Dowdy.
• Ben Gilbank as Private First Class Aikens.
• Shaun Taylor as Sergeant Ron Stalker (as Shaun Garrett).
• Brett Ryan as Specialist Romeo.
• Philippe Buckland as Specialist Deke Carver.
• Michael Belisaro as Private First Class Johnson (as Michael Belisario).
• Vince Salonia as Lieutenant Ahmed.
• James Gilbert as National Guard Lieutenant Banning (as Jim Gilbert).
• Jason Matheson as National Guard Lieutenant Diggs.
• Alastair Love as National Guard Sergeant Wilkes.
• Josh Campbell as National Guard Private First Class. Kelly.
• Jesse Ryder Hughes as National Guard Specialist Cooper (as Jesse Hughes).
• Danny Kharazmi as Insurgent.
• Rashid Al Switi as Bad Cop.
• Omar Balika as Fedayeen Leader.
• Mohamed Safi as Doctor #1.
• Michael Challenor as Doctor #2.
• Sergio de la Rocha as CIA Contractor.
• Kevin Jake Walker as Aide.
• Andrea Drepaul as Station Nurse.
• Saeideh Mohajer as Nurse #2.
• Rachael Ancheril as Nurse #3.

Trivia

• During the Special Features “Making Of/Behind The Scenes” segment included on the DVD, it is explained that the movie was filmed in Canada.
  • The producers couldn’t easily find locations with palm trees to add realism to outside scenes.
  • Two Special Effects personnel are shown moving “fake palm trees” into position and standing them up on their large flat bases, just like setting up orange traffic cones.
  • Dirt and weeds are shown being placed around the base to add to the illusion of them being real trees.
• The film was constantly being rewritten during production in order to keep up with the news.
• Finished in May 2004, but sat unreleased for a full year.

Production & Filming Details

• Director(s):
  • Sidney J. Furie.
• Producer(s):
  • Sidney J. Furie … producer.
  • Gary Howsam … executive producer.
  • Paul Lees … line producer.
  • Eli Necakov … associate producer.
  • Curtis Petersen … producer.
  • Christopher Petzel … executive producer.
  • Lewin Webb … executive producer.
• Writer(s):
  • Greg Mellott (screenplay).
• Music:
  • Varouje.
• Cinematography:
  • Curtis Petersen.
• Editor(s):
  • Eduardo Martinez.
• Production:
  • Peace Arch Entertainment Group.
• Distributor(s):
  • Kye Films (2006) (Philippines) (theatrical).
  • THINKFilm (2005) (USA) (theatrical).
  • Acteurs Auteurs Associés (AAA) (2007) (France) (video).
  • Dimension Pictures (2010) (India) (all media) (English & Dubbed Version for India & SAARC Countries).
  • Edel Media & Entertainment (2014) (Germany) (DVD).
  • Edel Media & Entertainment (2014) (Germany) (Blu-ray) (DVD).
  • Front Row Filmed Entertainment (2004) (United Arab Emirates) (all media) (Middle East).
  • M.I.B. (2006) (Germany) (DVD).
  • Peace Arch Entertainment Group (2005) (World-wide) (all media).
  • Velocity Home Entertainment (2006) (USA) (DVD).
  • W4tchTV (2021) (France) (video) (PVD).
• Release Date: 31 August 2005 (Brazil, DVD Premiere).
• Rating: 15/R.
• Running Time: 103 minutes.
• Country: Canada.
• Language: English.

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