About Semper Fi

Semper Fi is a 2019 American-British drama film directed by Henry Alex Rubin and co-written by Rubin and Sean Mullin. The film portrays the story of a police officer who served in the Marine Corps Reserves who is faced with an ethical dilemma when it comes to helping his brother in prison.

Plot

The film’s protagonist is Cal (Jai Courtney), a by-the-book police officer who, along with his close-knit group of childhood friends, looks after his younger, reckless brother Oyster (Nat Wolff). When Oyster accidentally kills a man in a bar fight and tries to flee, Cal stops him and is forced to arrest him. Subsequently, Oyster is given an unfair sentence, prompting Cal to take matters into his own hands and orchestrate a way to break Oyster out of prison.

Making / Production

Director Henry Alex Rubin brought a powerful portrayal of loyalty, integrity, and familial bonds to the screen with Semper Fi. The movie was produced by David Lancaster and Karina Miller, with production companies like Sparkhouse Media and Rumble Films associated. With top-notch editing and a riveting screenplay, Semper Fi promises a thrilling viewing experience.

Actors

• Jai Courtney as Cal - The strict and methodical police officer who becomes torn between his duty and love for his brother.
• Nat Wolff as Oyster - The reckless younger brother of Cal, whose life takes a shocking turn after an unplanned event.
• Beau Knapp as Jaeger - Cal's fellow reserve soldier and dependable friend.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• 'Semper fi' is a Latin phrase that means 'always faithful'. It's the motto of the United States Marine Corps.
• The film had its global premiere at the 2019 Mammoth Film Festival.

Quotes

• “Life has a funny way of leading us down a path we never thought we'd walk.” - Cal
• "I did everything right and look where it got me." - Oyster

Music, Soundtrack

• The compelling background score and intense sound design of Semper Fi is one of the many elements that contributed to the movie's gripping ambiance.