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The Good Shepherd
2006· R· 2h 47m· Drama· History· Thriller
“Edward Wilson believed in America, and he would sacrifice everything he loved to protect it.”
Robert De Niro's The Good Shepherd (2006) charts Edward Wilson's ascent from Yale's Skull and Bones to the OSS, where his commitment to honor and discretion fuels a career of espionage and sacrifice. This morally complex narrative, set against the tumultuous backdrop of the Cold War, reveals how loyalty to country erodes personal ethics and familial bonds, crafting a chilling portrait of a man whose patriotism becomes his greatest undoing.
2006-12-11
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DirectorRobert De Niro
WriterEric Roth
ProducerJames G. Robinson
Director of PhotographyRobert Richardson
Original Music ComposerBruce Fowler
EditorTariq Anwar
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Details
Released2006-12-11
Runtime2h 47m · R
StatusReleased
StudiosUniversal Pictures · Morgan Creek Entertainment · Tribeca Productions
Budget$85M
Box office$100M
LanguagesEnglish · Russian · Spanish · German
CountriesUnited States of America
Rating6.4/10 · 1298 votes
Original languageen
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