Boys of Abu Ghraib (2014)

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Synopsis

Jack Farmer goes from small town America to Iraq’s most infamous prison, Abu Ghraib, where he’s tasked with guarding the Army’s highest priority detainees. Pressured by his superior into using harsh techniques on a seemingly innocent detainee, the seductive allure of war quickly turns to a haunting reality that threatens to break him. Based on the true events that shocked the world in 2004.

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Movie Details

Domestic Releases: March 28th, 2014 (Limited) by Vertical Entertainment
MPAA Rating: R for disturbing situations involving torture and violence, language throughout and some sexual content.
(Rating bulletin 2307, 1/29/2014)
Running Time: 97 minutes
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Keywords: Military Life, War, Iraq War, Prison, Tortured for Information, Directing Yourself, Screenplay Written By the Star, Inspired by a True Story, Early / Simultaneous Video-on-Demand release
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Thriller/Suspense
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Historical Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Rebel One Pictures
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

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Leading Cast

Luke Moran    Jack Farmer

Supporting Cast

Elijah Kelley    Tunde
Scott Patterson    Captain Hayes
Sean Astin    Tanner
John Heard    Sam Farmer
John Robinson    Fox
Michael Welch    Pits
Sara Paxton    Peyton
Omid Abtahi    Omid Abtahi
Cru Ennis    Shaw

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Luke Moran    Director
Luke Moran    Screenwriter
Luke Moran    Producer
Cru Ennis    Producer
Edward Zwick    Executive Producer
Marshall Herskovitz    Executive Producer
Rogan Donelly    Executive Producer
Charlotte Newman    Production Designer
Jeff Fulmer    Editor
Dan Marocco    Composer
Peter A. Holland    Director of Photography

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Synopsis

Jack Farmer goes from small town America to Iraq’s most infamous prison, Abu Ghraib, where he’s tasked with guarding the Army’s highest priority detainees. Pressured by his superior into using harsh techniques on a seemingly innocent detainee, the seductive allure of war quickly turns to a haunting reality that threatens to break him. Based on the true events that shocked the world in 2004.

Metrics

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: March 28th, 2014 (Limited) by Vertical Entertainment
MPAA Rating: R for disturbing situations involving torture and violence, language throughout and some sexual content.
(Rating bulletin 2307, 1/29/2014)
Running Time: 97 minutes
Comparisons: Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Military Life, War, Iraq War, Prison, Tortured for Information, Directing Yourself, Screenplay Written By the Star, Inspired by a True Story, Early / Simultaneous Video-on-Demand release
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Thriller/Suspense
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Historical Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Rebel One Pictures
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Leading Cast

Luke Moran    Jack Farmer

Supporting Cast

Elijah Kelley    Tunde
Scott Patterson    Captain Hayes
Sean Astin    Tanner
John Heard    Sam Farmer
John Robinson    Fox
Michael Welch    Pits
Sara Paxton    Peyton
Omid Abtahi    Omid Abtahi
Cru Ennis    Shaw

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Luke Moran    Director
Luke Moran    Screenwriter
Luke Moran    Producer
Cru Ennis    Producer
Edward Zwick    Executive Producer
Marshall Herskovitz    Executive Producer
Rogan Donelly    Executive Producer
Charlotte Newman    Production Designer
Jeff Fulmer    Editor
Dan Marocco    Composer
Peter A. Holland    Director of Photography

Limited Releases: No Mistake

March 28th, 2014

Mistaken for Strangers poster

It's quite a good week for limited releases, as there are several that are earning overwhelmingly positive reviews. Finding Vivian Maier, Hide Your Smiling Faces, and Mistaken for Strangers are all earning excellent reviews. The Raid 2 is also earning excellent reviews, but it also possesses the buzz needed to thrive in limited release. More...

Weekend Box Office Performance

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.