Behind Enemy Lines (2001)
“Behind Enemy Lines” is a 2001 action war film directed by John Moore, starring Owen Wilson and Gene Hackman. The story follows a naval aviator, Lieutenant Chris Burnett (played by Owen Wilson), who becomes stranded in enemy territory after his reconnaissance plane is shot down over Bosnia. The film explores Burnett’s struggle to survive and evade capture while being pursued by enemy forces.
As Burnett tries to make his way back to safety, his commanding officer, Admiral Leslie Reigart (played by Gene Hackman), defies orders and launches a rescue mission to save him, despite political complications and the risk of escalating the conflict. The movie features intense action sequences, aerial dogfights, and a race against time as Burnett battles both the harsh environment and enemy forces intent on capturing him. It’s a story of survival, bravery, and the bonds of brotherhood forged in the heat of battle.