Tears of the Sun
"He was trained to follow orders. He became a hero by defying them."
Originally released in 2003. Tears of the Sun is a war/action film. directed by Antoine Fuqua. With a runtime of 2h 1m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Bruce Willis, Monica Bellucci, and Cole Hauser
Synopsis
Navy SEAL Lieutenant A.K. Waters and his elite squadron of tactical specialists are forced to choose between their duty and their humanity, between following orders by ignoring the conflict that surrounds them, or finding the courage to follow their conscience and protect a group of innocent refugees. When the democratic government of Nigeria collapses and the country is taken over by a ruthless military dictator, Waters, a fiercely loyal and hardened veteran is dispatched on a routine mission to retrieve a Doctors Without Borders physician.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 7, 2003
22 years ago
Runtime
2h 1m
121 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (2,541 votes)
Budget
$75M
Production budget
Box Office
$86.5M
1.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Bruce Willis
as Lieutenant A.K. Waters
Monica Bellucci
as Dr. Lena Fiore Kendricks
Cole Hauser
as James 'Red' Atkins
Eamonn Walker
as Ellis 'Zee' Pettigrew
Johnny Messner
as Kelly Lake
Nick Chinlund
as Michael 'Slo' Slowenski
Tom Skerritt
as Captain Bill Rhodes
Akosua Busia
as Patience
Peter Mensah
as Terwase
Malick Bowens
as Colonel Idris Sadick
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $75,000,000
- Revenue
- $86,500,000
Production Companies
- Revolution Studios
- Cheyenne Enterprises
- Michael Lobell Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tears of the Sun about?
Navy SEAL Lieutenant A.K. Waters and his elite squadron of tactical specialists are forced to choose between their duty and their humanity, between following orders by ignoring the conflict that su...
Who directed Tears of the Sun?
Tears of the Sun was directed by Antoine Fuqua.
How long is Tears of the Sun?
Tears of the Sun has a runtime of 2 hours and 1 minutes (121 minutes total).
When was Tears of the Sun released?
Tears of the Sun was released on March 7, 2003 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Tears of the Sun?
The main cast of Tears of the Sun includes Bruce Willis, Monica Bellucci, Cole Hauser, Eamonn Walker, Johnny Messner.
Is Tears of the Sun worth watching?
Tears of the Sun has a user rating of 6.9/10 based on 2,541 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.