Behind Enemy Lines is a 2001 American action war film directed by John Moore in his directorial debut, starring Owen Wilson and Gene Hackman.
Plot OverviewThe film follows Lieutenant Chris Burnett (Owen Wilson), an American naval flight officer who is shot down over Bosnia during the Bosnian War after uncovering evidence of genocide. While on the run, Burnett must evade enemy forces, while Rear Admiral Leslie Reigart (Gene Hackman) struggles to get approval for a rescue mission.
Loosely Based: The plot is loosely based on the 1995 incident involving U.S. Air Force Captain Scott O’Grady.
Key Action: Burnett and his pilot take photos of a mass grave before being shot down. You can watch the trailer for the film here: