The Hurt Locker

  • Theatrical - Limited 2009-06-26
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When a new sergeant, James, takes over a highly trained bomb disposal team amidst violent conflict, he surprises his two subordinates, Sanborn and Eldridge by recklessly plunging them into a deadly game of urban combat. As the men struggle to... See more control their wild new leader, the city explodes into chaos, and James’ true character reveals itself in a way that will change each man forever

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Hurt Locker poster

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