15:17 Tren A Parг­s (2018) -

(2018) is an American biographical drama directed by Clint Eastwood that dramatizes the real-life thwarting of a 2015 terrorist attack on a Thalys train.

A U.S. Air Force member who was the first to charge the attacker. 15:17 Tren a ParГ­s (2018)

Initially, professional actors were considered for the lead roles, but Eastwood decided at the last minute that using the real heroes would offer a unique level of authenticity. Main image for The 15:17 to Paris (2018) is an American biographical drama directed by

An Oregon Army National Guard member who helped disarm the gunman. Initially, professional actors were considered for the lead

The film is most notable for Eastwood's unconventional decision to cast the actual individuals involved—, Alek Skarlatos , and Anthony Sadler —to play themselves. Based on their 2016 autobiography, the movie traces the trio's friendship from their childhood struggles in Sacramento through their military service and European backpacking trip, culminating in the harrowing moments on train #9364 bound for Paris. Plot and Real-Life Inspiration

The narrative follows three childhood friends who, while traveling through Europe in August 2015, intervened to subdue a heavily armed gunman.