Body of Lies (2008)
Action, Drama, Thriller |.
Body of Lies is a American action thriller film directed and produced by Ridley Scott and written by William Monahan. It stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Russell Crowe, and Mark Strong in the lead roles. Set in the Middle East, it follows the attempts of the CIA and Jordanian Intelligence to catch “al-Saleem”, a terrorist. Frustrated by their target’s elusiveness, differences in their approaches strain relations between a CIA operative, his superior, and the head of Jordanian Intelligence.
The screenplay, based on the novel of the same name by David Ignatius, examines contemporary tension between Western and Arab societies, and the comparative effectiveness of technological and human counter-intelligence methods. The film was shot largely on location in the United States and Morocco, after authorities in Dubai refused permission to film there because of the script’s political themes.
Roger Ferris is a CIA case officer in Iraq, tracking a terrorist called Al-Saleem. He meets Nizar, a member of the terrorist organization who is prepared to offer information in return for asylum in North America.
Despite the objections of his boss, Ed Hoffman, Ferris agrees to shelter Nizar. Nizar is used as a pawn to draw out the rest of his cell; when Nizar is captured, Ferris is forced to shoot him to prevent his exposing the identities of Ferris and his associate, Bassam. However, furious at Hoffman’s refusal to act on the information Nizar provided, Ferris and Bassam go to search the safe house in Balad, Iraq, Nizar had told them about. Ferris observes men burning records and attempts to bluff his way in but is exposed. In the ensuing shootout and chase, Ferris and Bassam’s vehicle is hit by an RPG. Ferris and some salvaged discs are rescued by helicopter, but Bassam is killed in the explosion.
Director: Ridley Scott
Writers: William Monahan (screenplay), David Ignatius (novel)
Stars: Leonardo DiCaprio, Russell Crowe, Mark Strong, Golshifteh Farahani, Oscar Isaac, Ali Suliman, Alon Aboutboul
►Cast:
| Leonardo DiCaprio | … | Roger Ferris |
| Russell Crowe | … | Ed Hoffman |
| Mark Strong | … | Hani |
| Golshifteh Farahani | … | Aisha |
| Oscar Isaac | … | Bassam |
| Ali Suliman | … | Omar Sadiki |
| Alon Aboutboul | … | Al-Saleem |
| Vince Colosimo | … | Skip |
| Simon McBurney | … | Garland |
| Mehdi Nebbou | … | Nizar |
| Michael Gaston | … | Holiday |
| Kais Nashif | … | Mustafa Karami |
| Jameel Khoury | … | Marwan |
| Lubna Azabal | … | Aisha’s Sister Cala |
| Ghali Benlafkih | … | Aisha’s Nephew Rowley |
| Youssef Srondy | … | Aisha’s Nephew Yousef |
| Ali Khalil | … | Zayed Ibishi |
| Giannina Facio | … | Hoffman’s Wife |
| Chase Edmunds | … | Hoffman’s Son Timmy |
| Morgan A. Vick | … | Hoffman’s Daughter |
| Michael Stuhlbarg | … | Ferris’ Attorney |
| Sherif Eltayeb | … | Executioner |
| David Ganly | … | Doctor at Qatar Military Base |
| Bijan Daneshmand | … | Amman Clinic Doctor |
| Houda Zbit | … | Hani’s Wife |
| Omar Berdouni | … | Al-Saleem’s Lieutenant |
| Richard De Mayo | … | Tony (as Richard DeMayo) |
| Clara Khoury | … | Bassam’s Wife |
| Abdu Rahim Kashmir | … | Safe House Jihadist |
| Sami Samir | … | Taxi Driver – Syrian Border |
| Xanthe Elbrick | … | Manchester News Reporter |
| Ali Alvi | … | Manchester Bomber #1 |
| Zef Balbona | … | Manchester Bomber #2 |
| Vedant Gokhale | … | Manchester Bomber #3 |
| Ran Nikfam | … | Amsterdam Bomber |
| Al Twanmo | … | Japanese Tourist Husband with Camera |
| Ellie K. Wang | … | Japanese Tourist Wife |
| Allen Lidkey | … | Medic in Helicopter |
| Drif Said | … | Turkish Engineer / Explosives Expert |
| Zakaria Atifi | … | Al-Masri |
| William Meredith | … | Soldier in Qatar |
| Howard W. Overshown | … | Predator Room Captain |
| Kathy Brady | … | Predator Room Captain #2 |
| Quentin Mare | … | Predator Operator Langley |
| Matt Gulbranson | … | Predator Operator Langley #2 |
| Jill Wolsey | … | Soccer Mom |
| Annabelle Wallis | … | Hani’s Girlfriend in Bar |
| Michael Alban | … | Mission Commander |
| Tex Allen | … | Amsterdam Flower Mart Customer |
| Omar Benbrahim | … | American Checkpoint Officer |
| Matt Cannon | … | Young Detective |
| Larry Carter | … | CIA Agent |
| Robert Randolph Caton | … | CIA Agent |
| Brandon Cordon | … | Turkish Man |
| Thomas Joe Craig | … | Manchester Policeman |
| Neil Dickson | … | BBC Newsreader (voice) |
| Justin Doescher | … | Dutch Policeman |
| Robin Atkin Downes | … | News Correspondent |
| Michael James Faradie | … | Special Forces Sergeant Daniels |
| Johnny Ferdosi | … | UAE Prince |
| Bill Gentry | … | SAS Agent |
| Art Hall | … | Machester News Cameraman |
| Rami Hilmi | … | Attendant Syria |
| James A. Howard | … | Dutch Terrorist |
| Shredi Jabarin | … | Jihadist |
| Kawan Kean | … | Amsterdam Hooligan |
| Torsten Kellar | … | Russian Businessman |
| Aubrohn King | … | SAS Agent |
| Errol Krass | … | Manchester Man |
| Jordan Lage | … | CIA Analyst |
| Kirk Lambert | … | Special Air Service |
| T. Alloy Langenfeld | … | Russian Worker in Amsterdam Market |
| John Lawson | … | Soldier |
| Kevin Leigh | … | Dubai Baggage Handler |
| Travis McHenry | … | SAS Agent |
| Mike Monroe | … | CIA Agent |
| Tony Moore | … | Bloodied Tourist |
| Dino A. Muminovic | … | Airport Security Guard |
| Douglas Nelson | … | Turkish Gang Member |
| Christopher Phillips | … | Predator Room Mission Coordinator #2 |
| Sasha Rajic | … | Manchester Resident |
| Devin Rumer | … | Predator Operator |
| Roger Sands | … | Dubai Traveler |
| Vasanth Santosham | … | Sikh Milkman |
| Tony Smith | … | CIA Torturer |
| Patrick Michael Strange | … | Manchester UK Resident / Dubai Baggage Handler |
| Tom Townsend | … | Heckler |
| Towanda Underdue | … | African Diplomat |
| Terry Ward | … | Manchester Hooligan |
| James E. Whitley III | … | SAS Agent |
| Aaron Lee Wright | … | Young Firefighter |
Sources: imdb & wikipedia
