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Battle for Haditha

Battle for Haditha

Action · Adventure · Drama · 2007

An investigation of the massacre of 24 men, women and children in Haditha, Iraq allegedly shot by 4 U.S. Marines in retaliation for the death of a U.S. Marine killed by a roadside bomb. The movie follows the story of the Marines of Kilo Company, an Iraqi family, and the insurgents who plant the roadside bomb.

Movie details

Battle for Haditha

“There are many ways to see the same story”

2007 Action · Adventure · Drama 1h 37m

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TMDB

6.2 / 10

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An investigation of the massacre of 24 men, women and children in Haditha, Iraq allegedly shot by 4 U.S. Marines in retaliation for the death of a U.S. Marine killed by a roadside bomb. The movie follows the story of the Marines of Kilo Company, an Iraqi family, and the insurgents who plant the roadside bomb.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Nick Broomfield

Written by

Anna Telford · Marc Hoeferlin · Nick Broomfield

M

Matthew Knoll

Cpl. Matthews

E

Elliott Ruiz

Cpl. Ramirez

E

Eric Mehalacopoulos

Sgt. Ross

N

Nathan De La Cruz

Cpl. Marcus

Andrew McLaren

Andrew McLaren

Capt. Sampson

J

Jase Willette

Pfc. Cuthbert

T

Thomas Hennessy

Doc

Court is in session

Put Battle for Haditha on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Cool Ironist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.