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Operation Chromite (2016): Cast, Ratings & Plot

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Operation Chromite is a 2016 action drama directed by John H. Lee, starring Liam Neeson. It runs 1 hour 51 minutes. Critics gave it 40% on Rotten Tomatoes and 50 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.

IMDb rating
6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes
40%
Metascore
50
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Operation Chromite (2016) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 51m (111 min)
Director
John H. Lee
Genres
Action , Drama , History , War
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Operation Chromite About?

The premise of Operation Chromite without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

During the Korean War, Captain Jang and his specialized KLO team undertake a dangerous mission to infiltrate North Korea. Operating under the command of General MacArthur, they must gather crucial intelligence, capture key North Korean officials, and signal the UN forces’ impending attack by illuminating the Palmido lighthouse. The success of the mission hinges on their ability to navigate a hostile environment and execute a daring plan with precision.

Operation Chromite Themes & Keywords

· 9 tags
  • south korea
  • korean war
  • korean history
  • spy
  • 1950s
  • 3d
  • 3 dimensional
  • douglas macarthur character
  • based on true story
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Cast & crew

Operation Chromite Cast

Liam Neeson stars in Operation Chromite. Directed by John H. Lee.

From the director

More from John H. Lee

More films directed by John H. Lee: The Third Way of Love, 71: Into the Fire, Goodbye, Someday and A Moment to Remember.

Full filmography
Ratings

Operation Chromite Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Operation Chromite 40% on Rotten Tomatoes and 50 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.

Plot

Operation Chromite Plot Summary

What happens in Operation Chromite from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In 1950, shortly after North Korean forces, backed by the Soviet Union, seized most of South Korea, an American-led UN coalition swings into action to support the beleaguered South Koreans. General Douglas MacArthur, portrayed by Liam Neeson, the commander of the UN forces in Korea, formulates a daring plan aimed at striking behind enemy lines in the critical port city of Incheon.

Full summary

The whole story of Operation Chromite, scene by scene

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Videos

Operation Chromite Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Operation Chromite.

Official US Main Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Operation Chromite?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Who plays General Douglas MacArthur in the film?

Cars

Cars in Operation Chromite

8 cars on screen, including the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited and the 2016 Nissan Altima.

All 8 cars
  • Jeep Wrangler Unlimited in Operation Chromite Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Important role
  • 2016 Nissan Altima in Operation Chromite 2016 Nissan Altima Important role
  • 2003 Chevrolet Express in Operation Chromite 2003 Chevrolet Express Minor role
  • 1977 GMC C-Series in Operation Chromite 1977 GMC C-Series Minor role

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FAQ

Operation Chromite FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of Operation Chromite, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Operation Chromite?

Operation Chromite runs 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).

When was Operation Chromite released?

Operation Chromite was released on August 12, 2016.

Who directed Operation Chromite?

Operation Chromite was directed by John H. Lee.

More films by John H. Lee

Who is in the cast of Operation Chromite?

Operation Chromite stars Liam Neeson.

How is Operation Chromite rated?

Operation Chromite has 6.2/10 on IMDb, 40% on Rotten Tomatoes, 50 on Metacritic and 59% on TMDB.

Does Operation Chromite have a post-credit scene?

No. Operation Chromite has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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