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“Tears of the Sun” is a 2003 war drama film directed by and starring , , and . The film follows a team of U.S. Navy SEALs led by Lieutenant A.K. Waters (), who are sent to Nigeria to evacuate an American doctor () from a mission station in the midst of a civil war. As they make their way through hostile territory, Waters and his team face difficult moral choices and the consequences of their actions.

Review:

“Tears of the Sun” is a tense and emotional war film that doesn’t shy away from the brutality of its subject matter. gives a strong performance as the conflicted leader of the SEAL team, and is excellent as the doctor caught in the middle of the conflict. The film’s action sequences are intense and well-staged, but what sets it apart is its exploration of the ethics of war and the human cost of violence.

Awards:

“Tears of the Sun” did not receive any major awards or nominations, but it was generally well-received by critics and audiences alike.

Popularity:

“Tears of the Sun” was a moderate commercial success upon its release and has since gained a following among fans of war films. It has a 6.6/10 rating on IMDb and a 33% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. While it may not be as widely acclaimed as some other war films, it remains a compelling and thought-provoking work that is worth watching for fans of the genre.

Directed by ,
Produced by Ian Bryce
Mike Lobell
Arnold Rifkin
Written by Alex Lasker
Patrick Cirillo
Starring ,
,
,
,
Music by Hans Zimmer
Cinematography Mauro Fiore
Edited by Conrad Buff
Production
company
Columbia Pictures
Revolution Studios
Cheyenne Enterprises
Distributed by Sony Pictures Releasing
Release date March 7, 2003
Running time 121 minutes
Country United States
Language English
Budget $100.5 million
Box office $86.5 million

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