The One That Got Away

The One That Got Away

1996 · 106 min · ★ 6.4 · War, Drama, TV Movie

The existence of the anti-Iraq coalition was threatened when Saddam targetted Israel. In order to keep Israel out of the war, and the coalition together the Scuds had to be stopped. SAS patrol Bravo Two Zero, under the command of Sgt. Andy McNab was tasked to destroy these weapons. Three of the SAS troopers were killed and four captured: Only one escaped - Cpl. Chris Ryan.

Directed by Paul Greengrass · Written by Paul Greengrass

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