Body of Lies Synopsis & Summary
Synopsis
Fresh off of their success with director Martin Scorsese's The Departed, star Leonardo DiCaprio and screenwriter William Monahan team with director Ridley Scott for this screen adaptation of David Ignatius' novel Body of Lies. When CIA operative Roger Ferris (DiCaprio) uncovers evidence indicating that a major terrorist leader may be operating out of Jordan, he enlists the aid of CIA veteran Ed Hoffman (Russell Crowe) in infiltrating the elusive saboteur's vast underground network. During the course of his dangerous mission, Ferris gradually comes to question how much he can trust his presumed allies -- who include not just Hoffman, but the outwardly helpful head of Jordanian intelligence as well. - Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
Movie Info
Starring:
Theatrical Release Date:
10/10/2008
DVD Release Date:
02/17/2009
Rating:
R
MPAA Reasons:
for strong violence including some torture, and for language throughout.
Run Time:
129 min.
Distributor(s):
Warner Bros.
Director(s):
Genre(s):
Themes:
Terrorism, Traitorous Spies/Double Agents, Obsessive Quests, Schemes and Ruses
Tone:
Forceful, Tense
Keywords:
CIA (Central-Intelligence-Agency), espionage, terrorism, undercover
Country of Origin:
USA (10-10-2008)
Language:
English
Status:
DVD
