Jason Statham plays Danny Bryce, Clive Owen plays Spike Logan, and Robert De Niro plays Hunter in the 2011 action thriller film ‘Killer Elite‘.
Main cast
- Danny BryceJason StathamMain
- Spike LoganClive OwenMain
- HunterRobert De NiroMain
Supporting cast
- DaviesDominic PurcellSupp
- The MechanicAdewale Akinnuoye-AgbajeSupp
- Anne FrazierYvonne StrahovskiSupp
- HarrisBen MendelsohnSupp
- RizAden YoungSupp
- Dinah (as Lachy Hulme)Lachy HulmeSupp
Guest & voice
- DartmouthMichael DormanGuest
- KeeganFirass DiraniGuest
- Heist ManGavin WebberGuest
- Doctor (uncredited)Christopher KirbyGuest
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About this cast
‘Killer Elite’ is a 2011 action thriller film directed by Gary McKendry, based on the novel ‘The Feather Men’ by Ranulph Fiennes. The story follows a former special forces operative coerced into a deadly private mission. The film stars Jason Statham, Clive Owen, and Robert De Niro.
FAQs
Who plays Danny Bryce in ‘Killer Elite’?
Jason Statham plays Danny Bryce, a former special forces operative who is forced back into action.
Is ‘Killer Elite’ based on a true story?
The film is loosely based on Ranulph Fiennes’ book ‘The Feather Men’, which Fiennes claimed was a true account, though this has been disputed.
What is ‘Killer Elite’ about?
The film follows Danny Bryce (Statham) who is blackmailed into assassinating three former SAS soldiers to save his mentor (De Niro), with the job complicated by a rival assassin (Owen).
When was ‘Killer Elite’ released?
The film was released in the UK on 9 September 2011 and in the US on 23 September 2011.
Who directed ‘Killer Elite’?
The film was directed by Gary McKendry, making his feature film debut.
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