In 2001, the premiere of John Moore's film "Behind Enemy Lines." Actor Owen Wilson played Scott Francis O'Grady, a pilot whose plane was shot down by a Bosnian Serb rocket in 1996. The movie hero, however, is called differently. And the story of the American pilot, as always in such cases, is decorated with the fiction of the scriptwriters. The actors of the film “Behind Enemy Lines” will be discussed in today's article. The plot of the film is also outlined here.
the main role
Owen Wilson, as already mentioned, played a major role in the film "Behind Enemy Lines." The actor's role as a pilot was probably not easy, because until 2001 there were no heroic images in his filmography. And Wilson himself is known as a vulnerable, sensitive nature. Once, according to press reports, an actor tried to commit suicide. The reason is a break with Kate Hudson. This happened six years after the premiere of the film "Behind Enemy Lines." The actor is known for the films “Shanghai Noon”, “Tenenbaum Family”. In the creation of the latter, he took part as a screenwriter, for which he was nominated for an Oscar.
So, what is the film “Behind Enemy Lines” about? The actors who played the other characters are presented below. But first, the content of the film should be stated.
Dangerous mission
US Air Force pilot Chris Burnett considered himself a true specialist in military affairs. But the leadership carefully guarded the young man from participating in hostilities. Understanding the guy’s potential, Admiral Reigart prepared him for tasks of special importance, intending to transfer all the available skills to him. Only an ambitious young man did not like this approach to his official duties. He bitterly watched the training of his colleagues and painfully perceived his detachment.
Chris once decided to leave the military. And Admiral Reigart had to send a problem ward to a particularly dangerous mission. The Balkan war began to rapidly gain momentum, taking with them thousands of lives of innocent people. The lieutenant was to make a reconnaissance flight to the territory of the enemy in his small plane.
Chris understood that he had to collect important information for his leadership, but still did not fully understand what awaited him. Meanwhile, the reconnaissance camera accidentally photographed a special operation of opponents. This information was very important and necessary information for government troops. However, the fate of the pilot was in great danger.
Having learned about their vulnerability, the terrorists decided to do everything in order to prevent Chris from returning to base. They shot down Burnett’s plane, capturing him wounded and exhausted. And it was impossible for the lieutenant to break free on his own. All that remained was to hope that his colleagues would not leave him to certain death. The invaders were ready to kill their captive, so that the information he received never became public.
Burnett's rescue
Admiral Reigard could not accept the possible loss of one of his best soldiers. And so he ordered the formation of a special unit, which was supposed to go to the territory of the enemy in order to save Burnett's life. To complete the task was imperceptible and in record time. At any moment, enemies could destroy the lieutenant and use the information they had. This could be the reason for the abrupt changes during the Balkan war, which the American soldiers simply could not allow. They had only to believe in their luck, quick wits and skill.
Actors: "Behind Enemy Lines"
The role of Admiral Reygard was played by Gene Hackman. It is worth saying that in the track record of this actor there are many officers. Gabriel Macht, David Keith, Joaquim di Almeida also played in the Moore film. In the picture there is a hero named Juan Miguel Piquet. It was played by none other than the famous Russian actor Vladimir Mashkov.