Basic (2003)
Front Cover Actor Back Cover
Samuel L. Jackson
Connie Nielsen
John Travolta
Harry Connick Jr.
Tim Daly
Cristian de la Fuente
Taye Diggs
Dash Mihok
Giovanni Ribisi
Roselyn Sanchez
Movie Details
Director John McTiernan
Studio Columbia / TriStar
Language English
Audience Rating R
Running Time 99 mins
Country USA
Color Color
Plot
Deception is their most dangerous weapon

Academy Award nominees John Travolta (Best Actor, Pulp Fiction) and Samuel L. Jackson (Best Supporting Actor, Pulp Fiction) team up with action director John McTiernan (Die Hard, The Hunt for Red October, Predator) in a white-knuckle "thrill-ride with a twist you won't believe!" - (MairiAnna Bachynsky, ATV/CTV Entertainment). Also starring Connie Nielsen (The Hunted, Gladiator), Giovanni Ribisi (Gone In Sixty Seconds), Brian Van Holt (Black Hawk down), Taye Diggs (Chicago) and Roselyn Sanchez (Rush Hour 2).

A DEA officer (Travolta) is recruited to investigate the mysterious disappearance of a famed U.S. Army drill instructor (Jackson) and a group of cadets on a routine military exercise in the jungles of Panama. But the journey to uncover the truth leads to some dangerous and unexpected places when two rescued survivors tell dramatically different versions of what transpired.
Personal Details
Seen It Yes
Index 159
In Collection Yes
Loaned To Yong Yeaw
Loan Date 8/23/2003
Due Date 9/13/2003
Product Details
Format DVD
Region Region 1
Screen Ratio Widescreen 2.40:1 Color (Anamorphic)
Layers Single side, Dual layer
UPC 043396097452
Chapters 28
Release Date 7/8/2003
Subtitles English; French
Packaging Keep Case
Audio Tracks ENGLISH: Dolby Digital 5.1 [CC]
FRENCH: Dolby Digital 5.1
Nr of Disks/Tapes 1
Extra Features
Director's commentary

Filmographies

Theatrical Trailer

Featurettes:
Basic: Directors Design
Basic Ingredients: A Writer's Perspective