16 Nov 2007
Redacted
A fictional documentary discusses the effects the Iraq war has had on soldiers and local people through interviews with members of an American military unit, the media, and local Iraqis.
The Situation
The first U.S.-made film drama set during the Iraq war, THE SITUATION chronicles the tragic death of an Iraqi teenager at the hands of U.S. soldiers. The incident sets off an "investigation," a cover-up, and complications involving Iraqi mayor Sheikh Tahsin (Saïd Amadis), who has a complex relationship with the Americans.
Top Billed Cast
Connie Nielsen Anna Molyneux
Damian Lewis Dan Murphy
Mido Hamada Zaid
Driss Roukhe Walid (as Driss Roukh)
Nasser Memarzia Rafeeq
Saïd Amadis Mayor Tahsin
Omar Berdouni Bashar
Chérine Amar Noor
Shaun Evans Wesley
Tom McCarthy Major Hanks
Mahmoudi M'Barek Colonel Jobouri
John Slattery Colonel Carrick
Peter Eyre US Ambassador
Fatiha Watili Samira
Hamid Basket Selim
Sean Gullette Officer Martinez
Jace Newton Lieutenant Walker
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