This film is a direct-to-video action crime thri
ller.
Year Released: 2011
Director: Benny Boom
Genre: Action, Crime, Thriller
Release Format: Direct-to-video/DVD (It was not a major theatrical release like the 2003 film).
Cast: The main star is Gabriel Macht (known for Suits), who plays the lead character. The villain is played by Robert Patrick (known for Terminator 2).
Main Cast: Gabriel Macht (Sgt. Paul Cutler), Robert Patrick (Walter Hatch), Carly Pope (Kim Byers), Giancarlo Esposito (Inspector Hollander).
Plot Synopsis:
Protagonist: Sgt. Paul Cutler, a highly-regarded Los Angeles S.W.A.T. officer with a perfect record.
The Mission: Cutler is sent to Detroit to train and certify the local S.W.A.T. team in new anti-terrorism and hostage rescue techniques.
The Conflict: During a real emergency call, Cutler and the Detroit team handle a hostage situation involving an ex-government agent named Walter Hatch. The situation ends tragically, and Hatch is released on bail.
The Vengeance: Hatch, an obsessed and highly skilled assassin, blames Cutler and his team for the outcome and vows to take his revenge, using his specialized training to wage a personal war on them. The climax revolves around Cutler needing to protect his team and stop Hatch's vendetta.
2. The Broader S.W.A.T. Franchise
S.W.A.T. is a multimedia franchise that began with a TV series.