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For their bravery, the three men were awarded the Legion d'honneur , France's highest order of merit. Production and Casting

On a high-speed train from Amsterdam to Paris, the friends confronted an attacker armed with an AK-47 and over 300 rounds of ammunition. Their swift actions saved the lives of more than 500 passengers. The Heroes: 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 For their bravery, the three men were awarded

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 Plot and Real-Life Inspiration An Oregon Army National

An Oregon Army National Guard member who helped disarm the gunman.

(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.