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Shock and Awe

2017-12-09 · 90 min · ★ 6.3

History · Drama · Thriller

A group of journalists covering George Bush's planned invasion of Iraq in 2003 are skeptical of the presidents claim that Saddam Hussein has "weapons of mass destruction."

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Directors
Rob Reiner
Production companies
Castle Rock Entertainment, Savvy Media Holdings, Acacia Filmed Entertainment, Voltage Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 15,500,000
Revenue
USD 182,415

Top Cast

Woody HarrelsonWoody HarrelsonJonathan Landay
James MarsdenJames MarsdenWarren Strobel
Rob ReinerRob ReinerJohn Walcott
Tommy Lee JonesTommy Lee JonesJoe Galloway
Jessica BielJessica BielLisa Mayr
Milla JovovichMilla JovovichVlatka Landay
Richard SchiffRichard SchiffThe Usual
Luke TennieLuke TennieAdam Green
Terence RosemoreTerence RosemoreMr. Green
Margo MoorerMargo MoorerMrs. Green
Michael HardingMichael HardingFreud
Kate ButlerKate ButlerNancy Walcott
Luke WhiteAdam Strobel
Gabe WhiteGabe WhiteMitch Strobel
Bowen HooverNoah Landay
Caroline FourmyCaroline FourmyBeryl Adcock
Teri WybleTeri WyblePam
Al SapienzaAl SapienzaArthur
Steve CoulterSteve CoulterLooney Tunes
Gretchen KoernerGretchen KoernerK-10

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