Occupation
This powerful, compelling drama traces the fraught interwoven journeys of three British soldiers who take part in the invasion of Iraq in 2003, return to Manchester, but are then inspired to revisit the chaos of Basra for different reasons. Danny (Stephen Graham) sees rich financial pickings in private security work, Mike (James Nesbitt) has fallen in love with Iraqi doctor Aliyah, and Hibbs (Warren Brown) goes back because he believes in the mission to rebuild the country and help the Iraqi people. Life in the new Iraq however is unpredictable, chaotic and dangerous.
Year: 2009
Genre: Drama, War and Anti-War Films, TV Drama, Television Shows
Country: UK
Director: Nick Murphy
Starring: James Nesbitt, Lubna Azabal, Monica Dolan, Stephen Graham, Nonso Anozie, Warren Brown
Duration: 214 Minutes
Rating: R16 - Contains violence, offensive language, drug use and sex scenes.
7.8/10
Location in store: War
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