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Movie poster: Paskal (2018)
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2018 · 115 min Action War Drama History Adventure Crime
7.7 / 10 · TMDB

Commander Arman of the Malaysian Navy's elite PASKAL unit leads his team into the world's most dangerous waters. Their objective: to retake a hijacked oil tanker in the Gulf of Aden from ruthless Somali pirates. What begins as a high-stakes rescue mission descends into a relentless battle for survival when they discover the hijackers are not ordinary criminals, but a heavily armed and tactically skilled militia. Every corridor of the massive vessel becomes a potential kill zone, every decision a matter of life and death. Inspired by true events from 2011, the film is a visceral tribute to the skill, courage, and brotherhood of special forces under extreme duress.

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📋 Film Details

Original Title PASKAL: The Movie
Year 2018
Country Malaysia
Genre Action, War, Drama, History, Adventure, Crime
Director Adrian Teh
Runtime 115 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.7/10 (79 votes)

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"PASKAL" is a meticulously crafted military action film, where every tactical engagement is shot with near-documentary precision. Director Adrian Teh prioritizes authenticity, showcasing unit cohesion and procedure over Hollywood-style grandstanding.

What lingers after the final firefight is a profound respect for the discipline and sacrifice of special forces, packaged in a relentlessly tense and technically impressive thriller. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Adrian Teh

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