Ghost Recon: Alpha
A tight, tension-filled operation follows an elite Ghost team led by Ghost Leader as they infiltrate a Russian depot to stop a clandestine exchange between a military general and a shadowy figure. The mission mixes stealth with high-tech surveillance, and the squad's discipline collides with... Read more
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About Ghost Recon: Alpha
A tight, tension-filled operation follows an elite Ghost team led by Ghost Leader as they infiltrate a Russian depot to stop a clandestine exchange between a military general and a shadowy figure. The mission mixes stealth with high-tech surveillance, and the squad's discipline collides with unpredictable local forces and moral uncertainty. As the handoff approaches, information is scarce and choices become surgical, with each decision shifting who holds the advantage. The film keeps the focus on procedure and atmosphere, showing how professional protocols strain under pressure, and it avoids big-picture exposition in favor of close-quarters strategy and the interpersonal friction inside a small unit. Tension comes from long silences and the hum of surveillance gear, so small mistakes amplify danger.
Directed by Hervé de Crécy and François Alaux, Ghost Recon: Alpha was released in 2012. It draws from Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon universe, with Timothy J. Sexton and Greg Pruss credited and Charlotte Rampling among the cast, with Mark Ivanir.
It didn't register a notable theatrical box office, as it functioned more as a franchise short for fans than a mainstream cinema release, and commercial grosses aren't a central part of its history, and reached fans mainly online and digitally.
Among Ghost Recon followers the film is cited for adding cinematic texture to the game world and for securing established actors in brief but memorable roles. Notably, Charlotte Rampling's turn as The Boss and the film's stark military aesthetic helped cement a darker, more realistic tone in later tie-in media.
The movie holds about a 7.13 out of 10 average from 121 votes, reflecting a generally positive fan reception. Reviewers and viewers noted the focus on tactics, trust within small teams, and the moral ambiguity of covert warfare, praising mood and pacing while noting its brevity and narrow scope overall.
Details
- Release Date
- May 01, 2012
- User Ratings
- 121 votes
- Type
- Movie
- Genres
- Action, Science Fiction, Thriller, War
Cast
Charlotte Rampling
The Boss
Mark Ivanir
Ghost Leader
Keith Gilmore
30K
Pavel Ledinsky
MP
Erich Redman
Sokolov
Joplin Sibtain
Pepper
Daniel Svoboda
Lieutenant
Charles Venn
Chuck
Nick Von Schlippe
Dimitri
Karel Dobrý
Chevchenko
Director: Hervé de Crécy, François Alaux
Written by: Timothy J. Sexton, Tom Clancy, Greg Pruss