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A remake of the 2004 Danish film, it follows Captain Sam Cahill (portrayed by Tobey Maguire), a presumed-dead prisoner of the War in Afghanistan who deals with extreme PTSD while reintegrating into society following his release from captivity. [2]
Captain Sam Cahill is the main protagonist in the 2009 war-thriller Brothers. He is portrayed by Tobey Maguire, who is famously known as former Spider-Man actor in Sam Raimi's Spider-Man Trilogy and also played Nick Carraway in The Great Gatsby.
- 2 min
Before leaving on his second tour in Afghanistan, Marine Captain Sam Cahill, a leader, an athlete, a good husband and father, welcomes his screw-up brother Tommy home from prison. He'd robbed a bank. In country, Sam's helicopter is shot down and all are presumed dead.
Brothers: Directed by Jim Sheridan. With Tobey Maguire, Jake Gyllenhaal, Natalie Portman, Sam Shepard. While on tour in Afghanistan, Sam's helicopter is shot down and he is presumed dead. Back home, it is his screw-up brother who looks after the family.
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- Drama, Thriller, War
- Jim Sheridan
- 2009-12-04
A remake of the 2004 Danish film, it follows Captain Sam Cahill (portrayed by Tobey Maguire), a presumed-dead prisoner of the War in Afghanistan who deals with extreme PTSD while reintegrating into society following his release from captivity. The film also stars Jake Gyllenhaal as Cahill's brother and Natalie Portman as his wife.
Dec 9, 2009 · Tobey Maguire plays Capt. Sam Cahill, a dedicated Marine about to ship out for his fourth tour in Afghanistan. Sam is celebrated by his town — and specifically his father Hank (Sam Shepard), an ex−military man — as a hero fulfilling the duty of protecting his country.
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When his helicopter goes down during his fourth tour of duty in Afghanistan, Marine Sam Cahill is presumed dead. Back home, brother Tommy steps in to look over Sam’s wife, Grace, and two children. Sam’s surprise homecoming triggers domestic mayhem.
