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Lions for Lambs
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Lions for Lambs

2007-10-22 · 92 min · ★ 6.0

Action · Adventure · Drama · History

Three stories told simultaneously in ninety minutes of real time: a Republican Senator who's a presidential hopeful gives an hour-long interview to a skeptical television reporter, detailing a strategy for victory in Afghanistan; two special forces ambushed on an Afghani ridge await rescue as Taliban forces close in; a poli-sci professor at a California college invites a student to re-engage.

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Directors
Robert Redford
Production companies
Wildwood Enterprises, Andell Entertainment, Brat Na Pont Productions, United Artists
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 35,000,000
Revenue
USD 64,811,540

Top Cast

Meryl StreepMeryl StreepJanine Roth
Tom CruiseTom CruiseSenator Jasper Irving
Robert RedfordRobert RedfordDr. Stephen Malley
Andrew GarfieldAndrew GarfieldTodd Hayes
Michael PeñaMichael PeñaErnest Rodriguez
Derek LukeDerek LukeArian Finch
Peter BergPeter BergWirey Pink
Kevin DunnKevin DunnANX Editor
Christopher MayChristopher MaySoldier
Larry BatesLarry BatesSoldier
David PeaseSoldier
Heidi JansonSoldier
Christopher CarleyChristopher CarleySniper
George BackGeorge BackStudent
Kristy WuKristy WuStudent
Josh ZuckermanJosh ZuckermanStudent
Bo BrownStudent
Samantha CarroStudent
Christopher JordanStudent
Angela StefanelliStudent

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