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By Adder Lovelace

Updated 29 March 2023

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Artist	Air Force photo by Rob Densmore
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Desc	From left: Actors Dominic Purcell, Jason Statham, Yvonne Strahovski and Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, from the film Killer Elite, meet with Edwards Airmen who have been deployed and spouses of the deployed Airmen in the Public Affairs and Multimedia building theater. The actors spent about an hour and a half answering questions and meeting with the families of those deployed and recently deployed services members before heading off to the base theater. (Air Force photo by Rob Densmore)
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2011 film by Gary McKendry

Killer Elite

Released	23 September 2011 (11 years, 9 months ago)

Director	Gary McKendry
Duration	116 minutes
Genre	crime film, action film and film adaptation
Composer	Reinhold Heil
Country of origin	Australia, United States of America and United Kingdom
Screenwriter	Gary McKendry
Producer	Sigurjón Sighvatsson

About Killer Elite

Killer Elite, the 2011 action-thriller film directed by Gary McKendry, is a gripping tale of espionage, betrayal, and revenge. Based on the novel The Feather Men by Sir Ranulph Fiennes, the film stars Jason Statham, Clive Owen, and Robert De Niro in lead roles.

Set in the 1980s, the film follows Danny Bryce (Statham), a retired special forces operative who is forced back into action when his mentor Hunter (De Niro) is kidnapped by a group of assassins known as the Feather Men. To save his friend, Danny must take on the Feather Men's leader, Spike (Owen), in a deadly game of cat and mouse.

Killer Elite is a well-crafted thriller that keeps the audience on the edge of their seats. The action sequences are intense and well-choreographed, and the performances by the lead actors are top-notch. Statham, in particular, shines as the stoic and determined Danny, while Owen brings a menacing presence to the role of Spike.

While the film may not be entirely historically accurate, it is a thrilling ride that is sure to entertain fans of the action genre. As Rolling Stone magazine notes, "Killer Elite is a solid action flick that delivers the goods."

Overall, Killer Elite is a must-see for fans of Statham, Owen, and De Niro, as well as anyone who enjoys a good action-thriller. With its gripping plot, intense action, and strong performances, it is a film that is sure to leave audiences satisfied.

References:

- "Killer Elite." Rolling Stone, 22 September 2011, https://www.rollingstone.com/movies/movie-reviews/killer-elite-123120/.

- "Killer Elite (2011)." IMDb, https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1448755/.