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Where was The Hurt Locker filmed?

2010 film, directed by Kathryn Bigelow.

  • British Columbia

The story is set in Iraq, about 6,345 miles (10,212 km) from where it was filmed.

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Where it’s set vs. where it was filmed

Set in
Iraq
Filmed in
British Columbia
Distance
About 6,345 miles (10,212 km) between Iraq and the nearest filming location.
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About The Hurt Locker

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Released
2010
Director
Kathryn Bigelow
Cast
Jeremy RennerAnthony MackieBrian GeraghtyChristian CamargoEvangeline LillyRalph FiennesGuy PearceDavid MorseMalcolm BarrettSam Spruell
Genre
Action ThrillerWarIndependentDramaAction
Awards
Academy Award for Best Picture; Academy Award for Best Director; Academy Award for Best Sound Editing; Academy Award for Best Film Editing and 5 more

Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal team with Bravo Company identifies and attempts to destroy an improvised explosive device (IED) with a robot, but the wagon carrying the trigger charge breaks.

Sanborn because he prefers to defuse devices by hand and does not communicate his plans.

On their return to base, they encounter five armed men in Iraqi garb by an SUV which has a flat tire.

Famous lines from The Hurt Locker

Could you name the film from one of these? Famous lines turn up in the daily game.

  • No, I don't.SGT J. T. Sanborn
  • Visiting a whorehouse.SFC William James
  • I'm not ready to die, James.SGT J. T. Sanborn
  • What were you doing out there?Camp Liberty gate sentry
  • Would you shut the fuck up, Owen?SGT J. T. Sanborn

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