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Hyena Road

"One bullet can change everything"

2015 2h 0m EN
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6.9
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★6.9TMDB · 279
WarDramaThrillerAction
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Three different men, three different worlds, three different wars – all stand at the intersection of modern warfare – a murky world of fluid morality where all is not as it seems. A unique and dramatic look at the Canadian Army in Afghanistan.

“One bullet can change everything”

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Cast

Credits

Behind the camera

Director
Paul Gross
Writers
Paul Gross
Languages
English, French
Countries
Canada

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ERA

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Released 11 years ago.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, French.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Paul Gross, shot by Karim Hussain. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor David Wharnsby 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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Paul Gross and Rossif Sutherland and Clark Johnson carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "One bullet can change everything".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt4034452 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Paul Gross directs. Karim Hussain behind the camera. David Wharnsby cuts. Produced in Canada. Dialogue in English, French.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

  • 1Released 11 years ago.
  • 2Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, French.
  • 3Directed by Paul Gross, shot by Karim Hussain. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
  • 4Editor David Wharnsby shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
  • 5Paul Gross and Rossif Sutherland and Clark Johnson carry the top of the cast.
  • 6Marketing tagline: "One bullet can change everything".
  • 7IMDB entry: tt4034452 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
  • 8Classified under 12 themes, including "condescending", "emotional trauma", "ethical conflict", "psychological pressure".

The technical file

Cinematography
Karim Hussain
Editing
David Wharnsby
Production design
Arvinder Greywal
Costume design
Katelynd Johnston
Makeup / hair
Debra Johnson
VFX supervisor
Phil Jones
Sound
Lou Solakofski
Runtime
120 min · 2h 0m
Aspect ratio (typical)
1.37:1 (Academy)
Status
Released
Box office
$87,768
Original language
EN
Certification (US)
R

Also by

Paul Gross

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Production companies

Who made it

  • Rhombus Media

    Rhombus Media

    CA

  • IN

    International Traders

  • Buffalo Gal Pictures

    Buffalo Gal Pictures

    CA

  • TR

    Triple 7 Films

  • Bron Studios

    Bron Studios

    CA

  • WH

    Whizbang Films

    CA

Key crew

  • CastingDeirdre Bowen
  • ProducerPaul Gross
  • Sound Effects EditorDavid Rose
  • Casting AssociateChristopher Richards
  • Music SupervisorVelma Barkwell
  • Sound Re-Recording MixerLou Solakofski
  • ADR & DubbingBarry Gilmore
  • FoleyGoro Koyama
  • Assistant Art DirectorHarrison Yurkiw
  • Special Effects SupervisorMark Lawton
  • Key Hair StylistDebra Johnson
  • MusicAsher Lenz
  • Production DesignArvinder Greywal
  • Second Unit CinematographerDale Hildebrand
  • Supervising Sound EditorJane Tattersall
  • Set DecorationSteve Shewchuk
  • Art DirectionLarry Spittle
  • Assistant Costume DesignerPhaedra Dahdaleh
  • FoleyAndy Malcolm
  • CastingPam Dixon
  • Special Effects CoordinatorTony Kenny
  • ProducerNiv Fichman
  • Visual Effects SupervisorPhil Jones
  • First Assistant CameraDemetri Portelli

Themes & keywords

What it's about, really

  • condescending
  • emotional trauma
  • ethical conflict
  • psychological pressure
  • enemy ambushes
  • afghanistan conflict
  • warzone tension
  • sniper team
  • canadian soldiers
  • insurgent threat
  • brotherhood in arms
  • combat patrols

Release history · US

When it landed

  • Theatrical2016-03-11R

Also known as

International titles

  • Hyena Road: le chemin du combatCA
  • ハイエナ・ロード:2015JP
  • 鬣狗之路CN
  • 罪恶之路CN

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