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The Good Shepherd (2006) -- The tumultuous early history of the Central Intelligence Agency is viewed through the prism of one man's life.
The Good Shepherd (2006) -- The tumultuous early history of the Central Intelligence Agency is viewed through the prism of one man's life.
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Overview

User Rating:
6.9/10   42,809 votes
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Director:
Writer (WGA):
Eric Roth (written by)
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Release Date:
22 December 2006 (USA) more
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Tagline:
Edward Wilson believed in America, and he would sacrifice everything he loved to protect it. more
Plot:
The tumultuous early history of the Central Intelligence Agency is viewed through the prism of one man's life. full summary | full synopsis
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Awards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 1 win & 6 nominations more
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(55 articles)
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User Comments:
Not for the dim or distracted, an outstanding film. more (453 total)
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MPAA:
Rated R for some violence, sexuality and language.
Runtime:
167 min | Russia:139 min (cut version)
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2.35 : 1 more
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Trivia:
The violinist providing the solo soundtrack near the end of the movie was Lindsay Deutsch, from Los Angeles. more
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Anachronisms: During a hallway scene early in the movie we see a water fountain that was not available in 1961. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
Miriam: You are safe here with me.
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Movie Connections:
Featured in De Niro: A Self Portrait (2007) (TV) more
Soundtrack:
There Is Nothin' Like a Dame more

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55 out of 77 people found the following comment useful.
Not for the dim or distracted, an outstanding film., 30 December 2006
9/10
Author: dhingrammd from United States

Not for the dim or distracted, this outstanding trans-generational exploration of father/son paranoia and betrayal fueled by unresolved oedipal turmoil takes us on a historical tour of US Intelligence from the OSS of World War II to the Bay of Pigs. Acting, editing and directing are all superb. The characters are complex and vital, and the relationships textured.

No narrative spoon-feeding here. The viewer shares in the protagonist's bewilderment of who's who and what's what, which may be more than the viewer bargained for. If a second screening is needed to sort out the nuance of it all, consider it well worth the cost of the ticket. -Doug

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