Stratton

Stratton

Year: 2018

Runtime: 94 min

Language: English

Director: Simon West

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In this high-stakes thriller, Special Boat Service operative Stratton embarks on a perilous mission to intercept deadly biochemical weapons in Iran with his American counterpart Marty. When the operation goes catastrophically wrong, Marty is gravely injured, leaving Stratton with a sense of urgency and purpose as he's tasked with preventing rogue Soviet operative Barovski from unleashing chemical chaos on the world.

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Timeline – Stratton (2018)
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1

Creation of the SBS

The British Special Boat Service (SBS) was formed during World War II by the British Navy. Its primary mission was to counteract clandestine enemy positions, effectively laying the foundation for future elite military units.

2

John Stratton's Mission

John Stratton, an SBS soldier, is tasked with infiltrating an Iranian bio-chemical weapons factory in Northern Ireland. Along with his team members, he seeks to neutralize any threats posed by the factory.

Northern Ireland
3

Compromised Mission

Upon arriving at the factory, John and his partner Marty discover that all the workers have been shot dead and the weapons vault is empty. As they attempt to escape, they come under fire, leading to a tragic loss.

Iranian bio-chem factory
4

Marty's Death

During the chaotic evacuation, Marty is shot in the neck and tragically dies in John's arms. This loss deeply affects John as he tries to grapple with the mission's failure.

Iranian bio-chem factory
5

Life After the Mission

In the aftermath, John retreats to a boat in Ireland, living a solitary life with his only friend, Ross. His quiet existence is interrupted when he receives a call from his MI6 superior, Sumner.

Ireland
6

New Mission Unfolds

Sumner informs John that stolen weapons of mass destruction from the factory are now a threat, and she needs him to track down the terrorist responsible for the attack. John agrees, knowing the importance of the mission.

7

Identifying the Enemy

Through video footage of the attack, John and Aggy identify Grigory Barovsky, a former FSB agent presumed dead for two decades. The revelation of Barovsky's survival poses a significant threat.

8

Barovsky's Attack in Ukraine

In a horrifying display of power, Barovsky uses the bio-chemical weapon on a community in Ukraine, resulting in the instantaneous death of 150 people. This act solidifies his role as a major threat.

Ukraine
9

Capture of the Bomb Maker

John's team successfully abducts Tariq Alawi, the only bomb maker capable of weaponizing the bio-chemical agent. Under duress, Alawi reveals the next lead: an Italian engineer named Greco.

10

Greco's Drone Prototype

They discover that Greco has engineered a drone prototype designed to disperse Satan's Snow, the deadly bio-chemical. The stakes are raised as Barovsky arrives to retrieve the drone.

11

Betrayal and Escalation

During the encounter with Barovsky, a rogue attack leads to Greco's death, and although John and Hank seize the drone, Barovsky escapes. This failure complicates their mission significantly.

12

The Shadow of Betrayal

The team deduces that Cummings, one of their own, might be the mole working with Barovsky. Confusion and doubt grip the group as they realize the danger from within their ranks.

13

Interception in London

As they track down the location where Barovsky is smuggling the drones into London, John and his team manage to recover two out of three drones. Unfortunately, Barovsky manages to evade capture once again.

London
14

Final Confrontation

Cummings takes Aggy hostage in a warehouse, leading to a final showdown where John and Hank arrive just in time. They manage to stop Barovsky before he can unleash the weapon.

London warehouse
15

Resolution and New Beginnings

With Barovsky neutralized and the immediate threat averted, John finally asks Aggy out for a date, signifying a new chapter after the trauma of their harrowing missions.

Last Updated: May 12, 2025 at 07:04

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