<P> In the 2010 movie adaptation, Hannibal is portrayed by Liam Neeson . Identified as "John H. Smith" on a toe tag, Hannibal is portrayed as a character who, though still tactically brilliant and capable of making a plan come together, is not quite as unflappable as his television counterpart . In fact, due to the betrayal nature of the storyline (concerning the "crime they did not commit"), Hannibal is often shown as angry and intense . The team's conviction by military court visibly affects him, though his penchant for wisecracks is still prevalent (for the television character, more than a decade had passed since the conviction so such reactions were never shown in the show). </P> <P> Except at an airport when the A-Team is flying from Norway to Los Angeles (in which Hannibal's disguise is Neeson's real - life appearance), the character does not don any disguises in the film, instead leaving that arm of business to Face . The cigar smoking was also kept intact; despite Neeson being an ex-smoker, he kept his personal preferences aside for the role . Hannibal shows considerable leadership abilities, attempting to take the A-Team's full blame for their alleged crime, and breaking them out of prison when they reject it; however, he steps back and lets Face plan the final mission, a decision B.A. regrets . </P> <P> In the film, Hannibal is a full colonel, has served in both the Army's 75th Ranger Regiment and the 7th Special Forces Group, in which he and his team are still members until their court martial, and has served a total of two and a half years in overseas combat zones . Unlike the TV series, Hannibal is not a Medal of Honor recipient . Like B.A., Face, and Murdock, he has an Army Ranger tattoo (on his left arm). </P> <P> The following are the medals and service awards fictionally worn by Colonel Smith in the 2010 movie adaptation . </P>

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