Basic (2003)

Cast

• John Travolta - DEA Agent Tom Hardy
• Connie Nielsen - CPT Julie Osborne
• Samuel L. Jackson - Drill Sgt. SFC Nathan West
• Tim Daly - COL Bill Styles
• Giovanni Ribisi - 2LT Levi Kendall
• Brian Van Holt - SGT Ray Dunbar
• Taye Diggs - Pike
• Dash Mihok - SGT Mueller
• Cristián de la Fuente - Castro
• Roselyn Sánchez - Nuñez

Screenplay

• James Vanderbilt

Themes

Brutal Interrogation Techniques and Truths

Keywords

hurricane, recruit, panama, covert operation, interrogation, dea agent, jungle warfare, military crime, army training, ex army, unexplained deaths, plot twist, u.s. army ranger

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Basic about?

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.

Who directed Basic?

Basic was directed by John McTiernan.

Who stars in Basic?

Basic stars John Travolta, Connie Nielsen, Samuel L. Jackson, Tim Daly, Giovanni Ribisi, Brian Van Holt.

How long is Basic?

Basic has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).

What genre is Basic?

Basic is a Action, Drama, Mystery, Thriller, Crime film.

What is the budget of Basic?

Basic had a budget of $50M.

How much did Basic gross?

Basic grossed $43M worldwide.

Where was Basic produced?

Basic was produced in United Kingdom, United States of America.

What are the themes of Basic?

The themes of Basic include: Brutal Interrogation Techniques and Truths.