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4.9 / 10(24 votes)IMDbR19971h 29mPhilippines, United States of America

Behind Enemy Lines

Synopsis

An ex-marine returns to Vietnam when he learns his former mercenary partner whom he thought was killed is being held by a sadistic general.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

May 23, 1997

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Mark Griffiths
Screenplay & Story
Dennis Cooley, Andrew Osborne
Original Score
Arthur Kempel
Original Title
Behind Enemy Lines
Country of Origin
Philippines, United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 29m
Production Studios
Orion Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Mark Griffiths

Screenplay & Story

Dennis Cooley, Andrew Osborne

Original Score & Music

Arthur Kempel

Director of Photography

Blake T. Evans

Film Editing

Roderick Davis

Producers

Brad Krevoy, Bradley Thomas, Steven Stabler, David Bixler

Department Leadership Roster

Roderick Davis

Editor

Chanthou Kozberg

Costume Design

Brad Krevoy

Brad Krevoy

Producer

Steven Stabler

Producer

Arthur Kempel

Original Music Composer

Dennis Cooley

Screenplay

Andrew Osborne

Screenplay

Blake T. Evans

Director of Photography

David Bixler

Producer

Mark Griffiths

Mark Griffiths

Director

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Behind Enemy Lines.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Behind Enemy Lines

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Behind Enemy Lines about?

An ex-marine returns to Vietnam when he learns his former mercenary partner whom he thought was killed is being held by a sadistic general.

Who directed Behind Enemy Lines?

Behind Enemy Lines was directed by Mark Griffiths.

Who stars in Behind Enemy Lines?

The principal cast of Behind Enemy Lines includes Thomas Ian Griffith, Mon Confiado, Courtney Gains, Chris Mulkey, Spanky Manikan.

When was Behind Enemy Lines released and how long is it?

Behind Enemy Lines was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.

Who composed the musical score for Behind Enemy Lines?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Behind Enemy Lines was composed by Arthur Kempel.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Behind Enemy Lines?

Behind Enemy Lines holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).