Syriana

November. 23,2005      R
Rating:
6.9
Trailer Synopsis Cast

The Middle Eastern oil industry is the backdrop of this tense drama, which weaves together numerous story lines. Bennett Holiday is an American lawyer in charge of facilitating a dubious merger of oil companies, while Bryan Woodman, a Switzerland-based energy analyst, experiences both personal tragedy and opportunity during a visit with Arabian royalty. Meanwhile, veteran CIA agent Bob Barnes uncovers an assassination plot with unsettling origins.

George Clooney as  Bob Barnes
Matt Damon as  Bryan Woodman
Jeffrey Wright as  Bennett Holiday
Chris Cooper as  Jimmy Pope
Amanda Peet as  Julie Woodman
William Hurt as  Stan
Christopher Plummer as  Dean Whiting
Alexander Siddig as  Prince Nasir Al-Subaai
Kayvan Novak as  Arash
Amr Waked as  Mohammed Sheik Agiza

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Reviews

Scanialara
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You won't be disappointed!

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Glucedee
2005/11/24

It's hard to see any effort in the film. There's no comedy to speak of, no real drama and, worst of all.

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Roman Sampson
2005/11/25

One of the most extraordinary films you will see this year. Take that as you want.

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Erica Derrick
2005/11/26

By the time the dramatic fireworks start popping off, each one feels earned.

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