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Powder Keg

Powder Keg

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2001, Movie, 14min
The Driver is drafted by the UN to rescue a wounded war photographer named Harvey Jacobs from out of hostile territory. While they are leaving Jacobs tells the Driver about the horrors he saw as a photographer, but he regrets his inability to help war victims. Jacobs answers the driver curiosity about why he is a photographer by saying how his mother taught him to see. He gives the Driver the film needed for a New York Times story and also his dog tags to give to his mother. When they reach the border, they are confronted by a guard who begins to draw arms as Jacobs begins taking pictures, trying to get himself killed. The Driver drives through a hail of gunfire to the border, but finds Jacobs killed by a bullet through the seat. The Driver arrives in America to visit Jacobs' mother and share the news of him winning the Pulitzer prize and hand over the dog tags, only to discover that she is blind.
Country: United States,Germany,Mexico
Cast:
Stellan Skarsgård,
Clive Owen,
Lois Smith,
Gustavo Sánchez Parra
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Stellan Skarsgård
As Harvey Jacobs
Clive Owen
As The Driver
Lois Smith
As Mother
Gustavo Sánchez Parra
As Soldier with Radio
Dagoberto Gama
As Police 3
Socorro Avelar
As Contra Grandmother

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In a dangerous war-torn land, a fearless driver is tasked with rescuing a wounded war photographer, Harvey Jacobs, from hostile territory. As they make their escape, Jacobs shares his regrets about not being able to help the victims he photographed. The driver risks everything to get Jacobs to safety, but tragedy strikes when they reach the border. Despite the danger, the driver continues on to deliver Jacobs' final message to his mother, only to discover a heart-wrenching truth. This powerful war movie explores the human cost of conflict and the bravery of those who risk everything to capture the truth.

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