description Three Kings Overview
Three Kings follows four U.S. Army soldiers who intercept a shipment of stolen Iraqi gold after the Persian Gulf War. Their mission involves navigating the post-war chaos and political landscape of Baghdad, amidst the ongoing resistance to Saddam Hussein’s regime. The film depicts their involvement in this complex situation following the 1991 uprisings.
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info Three Kings Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1999 |
help Three Kings FAQ
What war is Three Kings set after?
Three Kings is set after the 1991 Gulf War, during the Iraqi uprisings against Saddam Hussein. The story begins as American soldiers discover a map to Kuwaiti gold hidden by Iraqi forces.
Who are the four soldiers in Three Kings?
The main group is played by George Clooney, Mark Wahlberg, Ice Cube, and Spike Jonze. Their planned gold heist changes once they encounter Iraqi civilians being targeted after the ceasefire.
Is Three Kings based on a true story?
It is not a direct true-story film, but David O. Russell built the story around the real aftermath of the Gulf War and the failed 1991 uprising. The stolen Kuwaiti gold gives the film a heist structure inside a political war satire.
Where was Three Kings filmed if it is set in Iraq?
The film was shot largely in desert locations in Arizona, California, and Mexico. Warner Bros. released it in the United States on October 1, 1999.
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