The Take(2016) -

Originally titled Bastille Day , it was renamed The Take for its North American release and international home media [11, 13]. Genre: Action, Crime, Mystery, Thriller [20]. Runtime: 1 hour and 32 minutes [20]. Lead Cast:

Released in the UK on April 22, 2016, and in the US on November 18, 2016 [11, 20]. The Take(2016)

as Sean Briar, a tough, rule-breaking CIA agent [7, 24]. Originally titled Bastille Day , it was renamed

Critics praised Idris Elba's magnetic presence and the chemistry between the two leads [7, 10, 16]. The rooftop chases and close-quarters fight sequences—particularly a scene in a moving van—were noted highlights [5, 14, 17]. Lead Cast: Released in the UK on April

The film's release faced significant challenges due to real-world tragedies. In France, marketing was permanently removed from digital advertising following the July 14, 2016, terrorist attack in Nice, which occurred on the actual Bastille Day [13]. These events, along with the 2015 Paris attacks, led to the film's title change and more muted marketing in certain regions [5, 12, 15].

as Michael Mason, a young American con man and pickpocket living in Paris [4, 7].

as Zoe, a conflicted woman involved in a suspected terrorist cell [9, 11]. Plot Summary