Behind Enemy Lines: Colombia

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Behind Enemy Lines: Colombia
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DVD cover
Directed by Tim Matheson
Written by Tobias Iaconis
Produced by
  • Jeff Freilich
  • Michael Lake
Starring
CinematographyClaudio Chea
Edited byMatthew Booth
Music by Joseph Conlan
Production
company
Distributed by 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Release date
  • January 6, 2009 (2009-01-06)
Running time
94 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Behind Enemy Lines: Colombia is a 2009 American action war film directed by Tim Matheson and starring Joe Manganiello, WWE wrestler Mr. Kennedy, Keith David and Matheson. It is the third installment in the series, following Behind Enemy Lines , and Behind Enemy Lines II: Axis of Evil . The film was co-produced by WWE Studios, written by Tobias Iaconis and released direct-to-video on January 6, 2009. Keith David was the only cast member to have returned from the previous film.

Contents

Plot

Colombia is in chaos, as a five-man team of U.S. Navy SEALs embark on a secret mission to ensure that peace talks between the country's government and insurgent guerrillas do not erupt into violence. An unforeseen complication threatens all-out war. Out of nowhere, the meeting falls under attack and the leaders from both sides are killed. The SEALs have been framed for the crime, leaving them to fight for their lives from behind enemy lines against the Colombian Special Forces (AFEUR). Abandoned by their government and left for dead, the weary warriors race to uncover the evidence that will prove their innocence while ensuring that the violence is contained. Should the fighting spill over the border, the entire region or both sides could be plunged into a nightmarish inferno of war and death.

Cast

Production

The film takes place in Colombia, but was shot in Puerto Rico.

Release

The film was released on January 6, 2009. [1]

Sequel

Behind Enemy Lines: Colombia was followed by another direct-to-video sequel, SEAL Team 8: Behind Enemy Lines , starring Tom Sizemore.

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References

  1. "Behind Enemy Lines: Colombia — DVD sales".