

Backstabbing for Beginners
2018-01-18 · 108 min · ★ 6.2
An idealistic young employee at the U.N. investigates the grisly murder of his predecessor – and uncovers a vast global conspiracy that may involve his own boss.
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- Directors
- Per Fly
- Production companies
- Fortitude International, Eyeworks Scandi Fiction, Creative Alliance, Unlimited Stories
- Countries
- Canada, Denmark, United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Theo JamesMichael
Jacqueline BissetChristina Dupre
Ben KingsleyPasha
Rossif SutherlandTrevor
Brian MarkinsonRasnetsov
Rachel WilsonLily
Belçim BilginNashim
Shauna MacDonaldReporter
Daniela LavenderRuth
Aidan DevineJustin Cutter
Peshang RadHassan
Mishu VellaniAward Presenter
Dwight IrelandU.S. Customs Agent
Elena KhanPrisoner
Hattie KragtenKate
Alex HatzWSJ Editor
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