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description Patriots Day Overview

Patriots Day is a crime thriller based on true events. The film portrays the investigation following the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing. It showcases the intense police pursuit of suspects during Patriots’ Day and is relevant for those interested in law enforcement procedures and dramatic accounts of significant criminal investigations. It's particularly engaging for viewers fascinated by real-life suspense stories and the complexities of emergency response.

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info Patriots Day Specifications

Country	United States
Year	2016

help Patriots Day FAQ

Who plays Boston Police Sergeant Tommy Saunders in Patriots Day?

Mark Wahlberg portrays the character Tommy Saunders, a Boston Police Sergeant deeply involved in the immediate aftermath of the bombing. The 2016 film uses Saunders, a composite character, to thread together the real-life experiences of various first responders and investigators.

Which real-life law enforcement figures are depicted in the movie Patriots Day?

The film features Kevin Bacon as FBI Special Agent Richard DesLauriers and John Goodman as Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis. It highlights their coordinated efforts during the tense manhunt for the Tsarnaev brothers in April 2013.

Does Patriots Day show the actual Boston Marathon bombing?

Yes, the movie graphically depicts the April 15, 2013, bombing near the Boston Marathon finish line. Director Peter Berg meticulously reconstructs the chaotic and harrowing moments of the explosion and the immediate, bloody emergency response.

Who directed the 2016 crime thriller Patriots Day?

Peter Berg directed the film, continuing his ongoing collaboration with star Mark Wahlberg. This movie was their third consecutive based-on-true-events thriller, following their work on Lone Survivor and Deepwater Horizon.

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