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Sand Castle

2017-04-21 · 113 min · ★ 6.5

War · Action · Drama

Set during the occupation of Iraq, a squad of U.S. soldiers try to protect a small village.

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Directors
Fernando Coimbra
Production companies
The Mark Gordon Company, International Traders, Treehouse Pictures
Countries
United Kingdom, United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Nicholas HoultNicholas HoultMatt Ocre
Logan Marshall-GreenLogan Marshall-GreenSergeant Harper
Henry CavillHenry CavillCaptain Syverson
Gonzalo MenendezGonzalo MenendezHaring
Beau KnappBeau KnappSergeant Burton
Sam SpruellSam Spruell1st LT Anthony
Tommy FlanaganTommy FlanaganSergeant McGregor
Glen PowellGlen PowellSergeant Dylan Chutsky
Neil Brown Jr.Neil Brown Jr.Enzo
Navid NegahbanNavid NegahbanKadeer
Parker SawyersParker SawyersSergeant Robinson
Sammy SheikSammy SheikMahmoud
Osy IkhileOsy IkhilePepps
Ṣọpẹ́ DìrísùṢọpẹ́ DìrísùSergeant Cole
Nabil ElouahabiNabil ElouahabiArif
Anthony WelshAnthony WelshCarter
Ziad AbazaZiad AbazaMajid
Nicholas JacobNicholas JacobRasul
Salim DawSalim DawSheik
Jake FairbrotherJake FairbrotherKidwell

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