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RUNTIME
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87 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
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Assault on Hill 400
"When the mission is impossible."
2023 1h 27m EN
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★5.0TMDB · 10
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Synopsis
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On November 14, 1944, the 2nd Ranger Battalion is tasked with sieging the German town of Bergstein, and Hill 400, a highly strategic position that provides the Reich with high ground for artillery.
“When the mission is impossible.”
Cast
William Baldwin
General Weaver
Michael Madsen
General Cota
Eric Roberts
Ed Anderson
Josh Nuncio
Lieutenant Lomell
Rich Lounello
Captain Massney
Collin Arend
Fischer
Johnny Barden
Corporal McHugh
Robert Bozek
Sergeant Williams
Credits
Behind the camera
- Director
- Christopher Ray
- Writers
- George Clymer
- Languages
- English
- Countries
- United States of America
Want more? Switch to Cinephile mode in the header for DP, composer, budget, box office, production companies, keywords, and release history.
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ERA
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Released 3 years ago.
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DIRECTOR
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Directed by Christopher Ray, shot by Thomas Hennessy. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
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DIRECTOR
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Original score by Christopher Cano. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
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DIRECTOR
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Editor Ryan Mitchelle shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
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CAST
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William Baldwin and Michael Madsen and Eric Roberts carry the top of the cast.
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FACT
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Marketing tagline: "When the mission is impossible.".
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WILD
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IMDB entry: tt26920957 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
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Cinephile deep dive
The take
Christopher Ray directs. Thomas Hennessy behind the camera. Christopher Cano scores. Ryan Mitchelle cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.
Trivia
Things worth knowing
- 187 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
- 2Released 3 years ago.
- 3Directed by Christopher Ray, shot by Thomas Hennessy. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
- 4Original score by Christopher Cano. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
- 5Editor Ryan Mitchelle shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
- 6William Baldwin and Michael Madsen and Eric Roberts carry the top of the cast.
- 7Marketing tagline: "When the mission is impossible.".
- 8IMDB entry: tt26920957 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
- 9Only 10 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.
The technical file
- Cinematography
- Thomas Hennessy
- Original score
- Christopher Cano
- Editing
- Ryan Mitchelle
- Production design
- Brian Varney
- Makeup / hair
- Eric s Wilson
- VFX supervisor
- Glenn Campbell
- Runtime
- 87 min · 1h 27m
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- EN
- Certification (US)
- 15
Also by
Christopher Ray
Trailers & featurettes
Watch the pieces
Production companies
Who made it
The Asylum
US
Key crew
- Post Production CoordinatorAndrew Fernie
- ProducerDavid Michael Latt
- Executive ProducerBill Sondheim
- EditorRyan Mitchelle
- Co-ProducerPaul Bales
- Executive ProducerDavid Rimawi
- Visual Effects SupervisorGlenn Campbell
- Production DesignBrian Varney
- Costume DesignerHolly Pilato-Scharnweber
- Makeup DesignerEric s Wilson
- Line ProducerSam Qualiana
Release history · US
When it landed
- Digital2023-05-1215
