About Triple Frontier

Triple Frontier is a 2019 action and adventure film directed by J.C. Chandor and written by Chandor and Mark Boal. The movie follows a group of former Special Forces operatives who reunite to plan a heist in a sparsely populated multi-border zone in South America. As their plan becomes complicated, they soon find themselves struggling not only with the brutal elements of the jungle, but also with their own greed and moral dilemmas.

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• Plot
• Making / Production
• Actors
• Trivia / Interesting Facts
• Awards
• Quotes
• Music
• Soundtrack

Plot

The film begins by introducing a group of former military operatives who are struggling to make a living after their service. Tom "Redfly" Davis, Santiago "Pope" Garcia, William "Ironhead" Miller, Ben Miller, and Francisco "Catfish" Morales reunite to plan a heist on a drug lord hiding in a remote region of South America known as the Triple Frontier.

The team succeeds in taking down the drug lord and are tempted by the vast amounts of money they find. However, their simple plan quickly becomes complicated as they face unexpected challenges and betrayals. They must navigate through the treacherous jungle while being pursued by local authorities and criminals.

The film explores themes of loyalty, greed, and the consequences of their actions. It delves into the psychological toll the heist takes on the characters and their struggle to reconcile their pasts with their present actions.

Making / Production

Triple Frontier was directed by J.C. Chandor, known for his work on films like Margin Call and All Is Lost. The screenplay was written by Chandor and Mark Boal, who previously collaborated on the critically acclaimed war film, Zero Dark Thirty.

The film was shot on location in Colombia and Hawaii to recreate the rugged landscapes of South America. The production team faced various challenges during filming, including adverse weather conditions and logistical difficulties in remote locations. Despite these obstacles, the film's crew was able to capture the intensity and beauty of the settings.

Actors

• Ben Affleck as Tom "Redfly" Davis - A former Army officer who struggles with financial issues and is enticed by the heist.
• Oscar Isaac as Santiago "Pope" Garcia - The mastermind behind the heist and the one who brings the team together.
• Charlie Hunnam as William "Ironhead" Miller - A former Navy SEAL who acts as the team leader during the mission.
• Garrett Hedlund as Ben Miller - William Miller's younger brother, who joins the team for financial reasons.
• Pedro Pascal as Francisco "Catfish" Morales - A former pilot and part of the team's transportation plan.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film was originally set to be directed by Kathryn Bigelow, but she eventually dropped out and was replaced by J.C. Chandor.
• Triple Frontier had its world premiere at the 2019 International Film Festival Rotterdam.
• The film explores the moral and ethical dilemmas faced by the characters as they balance their desire for money with their sense of duty and loyalty.

Awards

At the time of writing, Triple Frontier has not received any major awards.

Quotes

• "It's always important to be the smartest guy in the room." - Santiago "Pope" Garcia
• "You've been shot five times for your country, and you can't even afford to send your kids to college. If we had accomplished half the things that we've accomplished in any other profession, we'd be set for life." - Tom "Redfly" Davis
• "You cannot be half-in, half-out." - William "Ironhead" Miller

Music

The original score for Triple Frontier was composed by Disasterpeace. The music captures the intensity and suspense of the film, enhancing the action sequences and emotional moments.

Soundtrack

• "Iron Head" by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross
• "Mas" by Kamasi Washington
• "Un Violador en Tu Camino" by Las Tesis
• "Climactic Wilderness" by Disasterpeace