12 Strong: The Declassified True Story of the Horse Soldiers
Cast
Chris Hemsworth as Captain Mitch Nelson
Chris Hemsworth plays the lead role of Captain Mitch Nelson, the leader of the U.S. Army Special Forces team, also known as the Green Berets. Hemsworth is known for his portrayal of Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and has also starred in films like Rush and In the Heart of the Sea.
Michael Shannon as Chief Warrant Officer Hal Spencer
Michael Shannon plays the role of Chief Warrant Officer Hal Spencer, a seasoned veteran and Nelson's second-in-command. Shannon is a seasoned actor known for his roles in films like Take Shelter and The Shape of Water.
Michael Peña as Sergeant First Class Sam Diller
Michael Peña plays the role of Sergeant First Class Sam Diller, a tough and skilled soldier who is part of Nelson's team. Peña is known for his roles in films like Ant-Man and The Martian.
Trevante Rhodes as Sergeant Ben Milo
Trevante Rhodes plays the role of Sergeant Ben Milo, a young and ambitious soldier who is part of Nelson's team. Rhodes is a rising star known for his roles in films like Moonlight and Bird Box.
Navid Negahban as General Abdul Rashid Dostum
Navid Negahban plays the role of General Abdul Rashid Dostum, a powerful Afghan warlord who allies with Nelson's team. Negahban is a veteran actor known for his roles in films like Homeland and American Sniper.
William Fichtner as Colonel John Mulholland
William Fichtner plays the role of Colonel John Mulholland, a high-ranking military officer who sends Nelson's team on their mission. Fichtner is a seasoned actor known for his roles in films like Armageddon and The Dark Knight.
Rob Riggle as Lieutenant Colonel Bowers
Rob Riggle plays the role of Lieutenant Colonel Bowers, a military officer who helps Nelson's team prepare for their mission. Riggle is a comedian and actor known for his roles in films like The Hangover and Dumb and Dumber To.
Eldorado Riggs as Sergeant Derek
Eldorado Riggs plays the role of Sergeant Derek, a soldier who is part of Nelson's team. Riggs is a stunt performer and actor known for his work on films like The Lone Ranger and Transformers: Age of Extinction.
Moon Bloodgood as Marisol
Moon Bloodgood plays the role of Marisol, Captain Mitch Nelson's wife. Bloodgood is an actress and model known for her roles in films like Terminator Salvation and Faster.
Austin Herman as Staff Sergeant Pat Essex
Austin Herman plays the role of Staff Sergeant Pat Essex, a soldier who is part of Nelson's team. Herman is an actor and stunt performer known for his work on films like The Lone Ranger and _ Transformers: Age of Extinction_.
Austin Stowell as Staff Sergeant Fred Falls
Austin Stowell plays the role of Staff Sergeant Fred Falls, a soldier who is part of Nelson's team. Stowell is an actor known for his roles in films like Whiplash and Bridge of Spies.
Ben O'Toole as Scott Black
Ben O'Toole plays the role of Scott Black, a member of Nelson's team. O'Toole is an Australian actor known for his roles in films like The Water Diviner and Hacksaw Ridge.
Directed by Nicolai Fuglsig
12 Strong is directed by Nicolai Fuglsig, a Danish filmmaker who makes his feature film debut with this movie. The film is based on the true story of the Horse Soldiers, a U.S. Army Special Forces team that was sent to Afghanistan in the aftermath of 9/11.
