About Act of Valor

Act of Valor is a 2012 American action drama film that tells a riveting story of valor and heroism. The film places a group of Navy SEALs in the heart of undisclosed operations to rescue a kidnapped CIA operative and neutralize a major terrorist plot. The unique twist of the movie is the showcase of true-life heroism as active-duty Navy SEALs play the lead roles in dangerous, real-world scenarios.

Making / Production

Directed by Scott Waugh and Mike McCoy, the film is produced by Bandito Brothers and written by Kurt Johnstad. Using real SEAL tactics and filmed with a cinema-verite style, the film depicts the life-or-death scenarios encountered by our armed services. The filmmakers had extraordinary access to Navy SEALs for the production of the film, that lends an unprecedented and authentic layer of realism to the film.

Actors

• Alex Veadov plays a key character, Christo – a globe-trotting smuggler. His portrayal adds a chilling edge to the narrative.
• Roselyn Sanchez plays Morales, the kidnapped CIA operative. She provides a compelling performance that adds a layer of emotional gravity to the mission.
• Nestor Serrano as Walter Ross offers a haunting portrayal of a jihadist mastermind.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Active-duty Navy SEALs were cast in the lead roles to add authenticity to the film's depiction of military operations.
• Real ammunition was used in many of the film's sequences.
• The film was shot in five different countries around the globe.

Quotes

• "Be safe, non-complacent and kill everything in sight."
• "I'm not the hammer... the one who wields it is."
• "You don't expect your family to understand what you're doing. You just hope they'll accept it."

Music, Soundtrack

• Original score by Nathan Furst
• The film features the songs "For You", by Keith Urban, and "I Can Only Imagine", by MercyMe.