as Captain Mitch Nelson: The intelligent but untested leader who must prove himself to both his men and his Afghan counterparts.
as Chief Warrant Officer Cal Spencer: Nelson's veteran assistant leader. 12 Strong (2018)
as General Dostum: A formidable warlord who shares a complex, evolving relationship with Nelson. as Captain Mitch Nelson: The intelligent but untested
Based on Doug Stanton's non-fiction book Horse Soldiers , the film sheds light on the actual "Horse Soldiers" whose mission was classified for years. In a testament to their skill and the local alliance they forged, all the mission despite the overwhelming odds. Based on Doug Stanton's non-fiction book Horse Soldiers
The 2018 war drama (also known as 12 Strong: The Declassified True Story of the Horse Soldiers ) tells the gripping true story of the first U.S. Special Forces team sent to Afghanistan in the immediate aftermath of the September 11 attacks. Directed by Nicolai Fuglsig and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, the film highlights a unique and largely unknown chapter of modern warfare: modern elite soldiers using 21st-century technology while fighting on horseback alongside local allies. Plot Overview
, Geoff Stults , and Thad Luckinbill round out the elite 12-man team. Thematic Focus and Reception