Tears of the Sun (2003)
He was trained to follow orders. He became a hero by defying them.
Storyline
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.
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Movie Details
| Original title | Tears of the Sun |
|---|---|
| Release date | Mar 7, 2003 |
| Status | Released |
| Keywords | rescue mission, doctor, civil war, war crimes, president, village, massacre, us army, refugee, evacuation, border, nigeria |
FAQ
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 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.
When was Tears of the Sun released?
Tears of the Sun was released on Mar 7, 2003 (status: Released).
Who directed Tears of the Sun?
Antoine Fuqua directed Tears of the Sun.
What is the TMDB rating of Tears of the Sun?
Tears of the Sun has a TMDB rating of 6.9/10 from 2,712 votes.