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Rendition (2007)
Director: Gavin Hood
Cast: Reese Witherspoon, Jake Gyllenhaal, Meryl Streep, Alan Arkin
6.8
46%Runtime120 min
Rating15
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When an Egyptian terrorism suspect "disappears" on a flight from Africa to Washington DC, his American wife and a CIA analyst find themselves caught up in a struggle to secure his release from a secret detention facility somewhere outside the US.
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Rendition (2007), directed by Gavin Hood, is a gripping political thriller that delves into the complex moral dilemmas surrounding the US government's controversial 'extraordinary rendition' program. With standout performances from Reese Witherspoon and Jake Gyllenhaal, the film offers a nuanced exploration of themes like civil liberties, the war on terror, and the human cost of unchecked power, making it a must-see for fans of thought-provoking dramas.
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Rendition is a 2007 American political thriller film directed by Gavin Hood, and starring Reese Witherspoon, Jake Gyllenhaal, Meryl Streep, Peter Sarsgaard, Alan Arkin, and Omar Metwally. The film centers on the controversial CIA practice of extraordinary rendition and is based on the true story of Khalid El-Masri, who was mistaken for Khalid al-Masri.
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