The Hornet's Nest
“Real War, Real Heroes”
Synopsis
Armed only with their cameras, Peabody and Emmy Award-winning conflict Journalist Mike Boettcher, and his son, Carlos, provide unprecedented access into the longest war in U.S. history: they are embed with U.S. troops during nine days of intense combat in Afghanistan.
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The Hornet's Nest Official Trailer (2014) War Documentary HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-03-28
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 9, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Salzberg, Christian Tureaud
- Original Score
- Michael Trella
- Original Title
- The Hornet's Nest
- Country of Origin
- Afghanistan, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- HighRoad Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Salzberg, Christian Tureaud
Michael Trella
Carlos Boettcher, Mike Boettcher
Sean Mathew, Jason Mergott
Carlos Boettcher, Mike Boettcher, David Salzberg, Christian Tureaud
Department Leadership Roster
David Salzberg
Director
Christian Tureaud
Director
Carlos Boettcher
Producer
Mike Boettcher
Producer
David Salzberg
Producer
Christian Tureaud
Producer
Michael Trella
Original Music Composer
Carlos Boettcher
Director of Photography
Mike Boettcher
Director of Photography
Sean Mathew
Editor
Jason Mergott
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Hornet's Nest
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What is The Hornet's Nest about?
Armed only with their cameras, Peabody and Emmy Award-winning conflict Journalist Mike Boettcher, and his son, Carlos, provide unprecedented access into the longest war in U.S. history: they are embed with U.S. troops during nine days of intense combat in Afghanistan.
Who directed The Hornet's Nest?
The Hornet's Nest was directed by David Salzberg, Christian Tureaud.
Who stars in The Hornet's Nest?
The principal cast of The Hornet's Nest includes Carlos Boettcher, Mike Boettcher, Kalen M. Waite.
When was The Hornet's Nest released and how long is it?
The Hornet's Nest was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for The Hornet's Nest?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Hornet's Nest was composed by Michael Trella.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Hornet's Nest?
The Hornet's Nest holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).