13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi - Film Cast
Overview
"13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi" is a 2016 American biographical war film directed by Michael Bay. The film is based on the 2013 non-fiction book "13 Hours" by Mitchell Zuckoff, which tells the story of the 2012 Benghazi attack. The film features an ensemble cast, including:
Main Cast
- John Krasinski as Jack Silva, a former Navy SEAL and team leader of the CIA's Global Response Staff (GRS).
- James Badge Dale as Tyrone "Rone" Woods, a former Navy SEAL and member of the GRS team.
- Pablo Schreiber as Kris "Tanto" Paronto, a former Army Ranger and member of the GRS team.
- Max Martini as Mark "Oz" Geist, a former Marine and member of the GRS team.
- David Denman as Boon, a former Marine and member of the GRS team.
- Dominic Fumusa as John "Tig" Tiegen, a former Marine and member of the GRS team.
- Matt Letscher as Jody, the CIA's Chief of Station in Benghazi.
- Toby Stephens as Glen "Bub" Doherty, a former Navy SEAL and member of the GRS team.
- Alexia Barlier as Sona Jillani, a CIA officer and love interest of Jack Silva.
- Freddie Stroma as Brit Vayner, a British security contractor.
Supporting Cast
- Demetrius Grosse as Agent Dave Ubben, a CIA security officer.
- Christopher Dingli as Sean Smith, a U.S. diplomat and technology expert.
- David Giuntoli as Charles Woods, Tyrone Woods' brother.
- Wrenn Schmidt as Becky Silva, Jack Silva's wife.
The Film's Reception
"13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi" received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising the film's action sequences and the cast's performances, while others criticized the film's portrayal of the events and Michael Bay's direction. Despite the mixed reviews, the film was a commercial success, grossing over $69 million worldwide.
