12 Strong (2018) -

, Geoff Stults , and Thad Luckinbill round out the elite 12-man team. Thematic Focus and Reception

as General Dostum: A formidable warlord who shares a complex, evolving relationship with Nelson. 12 Strong (2018)

as Captain Mitch Nelson: The intelligent but untested leader who must prove himself to both his men and his Afghan counterparts. , Geoff Stults , and Thad Luckinbill round

as Sergeant First Class Sam Diller: Brings moments of camaraderie and levity to the high-stakes mission. as Sergeant First Class Sam Diller: Brings moments

The 2018 war drama (also known as 12 Strong: The Declassified True Story of the Horse Soldiers ) tells the gripping true story of the first U.S. Special Forces team sent to Afghanistan in the immediate aftermath of the September 11 attacks. Directed by Nicolai Fuglsig and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, the film highlights a unique and largely unknown chapter of modern warfare: modern elite soldiers using 21st-century technology while fighting on horseback alongside local allies. Plot Overview