The term "patriots day pemeran" is a noun phrase combining an English film title with an Indonesian noun. "Patriots Day" refers to the 2016 biographical film about the Boston Marathon bombing, while "pemeran" is the Indonesian word for "cast" or "actors." Therefore, the phrase specifically denotes the list of actors who performed in the movie Patriots Day.
The film features an ensemble cast portraying key figures involved in the 2013 event and its aftermath. The principal cast includes Mark Wahlberg as Sergeant Tommy Saunders, a composite character representing various Boston police officers. Other major roles are filled by Kevin Bacon as FBI Special Agent Richard DesLauriers, John Goodman as Police Commissioner Ed Davis, J.K. Simmons as Sergeant Jeffrey Pugliese of the Watertown Police Department, and Michelle Monaghan as Carol Saunders, Tommy's wife. The perpetrators, Dzhokhar and Tamerlan Tsarnaev, were portrayed by Alex Wolff and Themo Melikidze, respectively.
The casting of well-known actors in roles based on real-life law enforcement officials, medical personnel, and civilians was a central element of the film's production. This approach aimed to bring a sense of gravitas and familiarity to the dramatization of a significant national tragedy. The performances were critical in conveying the human-level experiences of the individuals who responded to the crisis.
