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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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User Rating:
6.9/10   42,910 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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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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(56 articles)
UFO star Joshua Jackson
 (From Virgin Media - Movies. 24 November 2009, 12:00 AM, PST)

Robert De Niro's Dream Co-Star: Angelina Jolie
 (From Extra. 16 November 2009, 1:50 PM, PST)

User Comments:
A masterfully crafted film reminiscent of the classics 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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The violinist providing the solo soundtrack near the end of the movie was Lindsay Deutsch, from Los Angeles. more
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Anachronisms: In the last Congo scene, a "Charleston" finish Citroen 2CV can be seen. This model was not available in the sixties. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
Miriam: You are safe here with me.
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Movie Connections:
Featured in The 79th Annual Academy Awards (2007) (TV) more
Soundtrack:
Salve Regina more

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56 out of 108 people found the following comment useful.
A masterfully crafted film reminiscent of the classics, 2 January 2007
10/10
Author: athena471 from United States

I have not seen a movie that I have been happy with for over a year, and I was very pleasantly surprised with "The Good Shepherd". The plot is intricate and keeps throwing twists and turns throughout the film. In addition, this film has single-handedly changed my opinion of Matt Damon. He was absolutely excellent in this thrilling drama, and in my opinion is worthy of an Oscar nomination, as is most of the cast. Robert De Niro showed absolute mastery in his direction of Eric Roth's screenplay, and the whole quality of the experience truly reminded me of such epic classics as The Godfather. "The Good Shepherd" is long in duration, but keeps you on the edge, making the time fly. Plus, the movie is truly star-studded with many of the supporting roles played by Hollywood Heavyweights. If you love dramas, political espionage, or just an excellent character-driven film (the depth that De Niro gives these characters is amazing), you will LOVE this movie! Thank you Mr. De Niro for restoring my faith in movies. DEFINITE Oscar CONTENDER!

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