Death of a President (2006)
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- R
- 1h 37min
- Crime, Drama
- 21 Dec 2006 (South Korea)
- Movie
Years after the assassination of President George W. Bush in Chicago, an investigative documentary examines that as-yet-unsolved crime.
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Awards:
- 6 wins & 1 nomination.
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Cast
| Hend Ayoub | ... |
Zahra Abi Zikri
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| Becky Ann Baker | ... |
Eleanor Drake
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| Brian Boland | ... |
Larry Stafford
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| Michael Reilly Burke | ... |
Robert H. Maguire
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| Patricia Buckley | ... |
Dawn Newton
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| Seena Ghaznavi | ... |
Samir Masri
(as Seena Jon)
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| Robert Mangiardi | ... |
Greg Turner
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Neko Parham | ... |
Casey Claybon
(as M. Neko Parham)
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| Jay Patterson | ... |
Sam McCarthy
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| Chavez Ravine | ... |
Marianne Claybon
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| Christian Stolte | ... |
John Rucinski
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| James Urbaniak | ... |
Dr. James Pearn
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| Jay Whittaker | ... |
Frank Molini
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| Patrick Clear | ... |
Adam Brock
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| David Girolmo | ... |
Spokesman
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Tab Baker | ... |
Hat Man
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Sager Abu-Romman | ... |
Tariq Khoudry
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| Walter Jacobson | ... |
Self
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| Chris Nolte | ... |
Riot Cop
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| Matthew LeFevour | ... |
Protester #1
(as Matt LeFevour)
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| Natalie M. Meyer | ... |
Protester #2
(as Natalie Meyer)
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Kevin Sorensen | ... |
Agent #1
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| James Fierro | ... |
Agent #2
(as Jim Fierro)
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Joel Daly | ... |
Anchor #1
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| Janelle Snow | ... |
Anchor #2
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Michele Graff | ... |
Anchor #3
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| John Loprieno | ... |
Reporter
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Cedric Young | ... |
Judge Peterson
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Anne Jacques | ... |
Foreperson
(as Anne 'Jacques' Merle)
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Penny Slusher | ... |
Clerk
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Ronald Tanner | ... |
Cop
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Tony Dale | ... |
Al Claybon
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| Malik Bader | ... |
Jamal Abu Zikri
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| Gerry Becker | ... |
Leon Blumenthal
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| Steve Abbott | ... |
F.B.I. Agent (uncredited)
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Jason Abustan | ... |
Police Officer (uncredited)
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| Torey Adkins | ... |
Prison Guard (uncredited)
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| Nathan Adloff | ... |
Press Photographer (uncredited)
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Holly Barrett | ... |
Protester (uncredited)
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| Eric Bays | ... |
Cop #2 (uncredited)
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| Robert G. Beck | ... |
Secret Service Agent (uncredited)
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Christina Bright | ... |
Protester (uncredited)
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| Debbi Burns | ... |
Protester (uncredited)
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| George W. Bush | ... |
Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage)
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| Dick Cheney | ... |
Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage)
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Michael Ciesla | ... |
Cop / Marine at Cemetery (uncredited)
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| Angela Cobb | ... |
Nurse / News Reporter (uncredited)
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Alex Creager | ... |
State Trooper (uncredited)
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| Anthony A. Cruz | ... |
Swat Team (uncredited)
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Kathleen Dagis | ... |
Prosecuting Attorney / Female (uncredited)
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Richard M. Daley | ... |
Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage)
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| Idrees Degas | ... |
News Reporter (uncredited)
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| Tony Domino | ... |
FBI Agent (uncredited)
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David Charles DuBois | ... |
Prosecuting Attorney (uncredited)
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Nick Ferrin | ... |
FBI Agent (uncredited)
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| Diane Frances Fisher | ... |
Reporter (uncredited)
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| Andrea Frisby | ... |
Military Wife (uncredited)
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Nathan Geist | ... |
State Trooper (uncredited)
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| John R. Haley | ... |
Rope Line Spectator (uncredited)
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Theophilus Jamal | ... |
Anarchist / Cameraman (uncredited)
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| Jong-Il Kim | ... |
Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage)
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| Robert Kramer | ... |
Rope Line Spectator (uncredited)
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| Eddie Kunz | ... |
Fallujah Soldier (uncredited)
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| Joseph Lazicki | ... |
Soldier (uncredited)
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| Amanda Marcheschi | ... |
FBI Agent (uncredited)
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| Jon Marco | ... |
Bob Daniels (uncredited)
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| Mike Markoff | ... |
Anarchist Protestor (uncredited)
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Alisa Martin | ... |
FBI Agent (uncredited)
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Greg McAleer | ... |
CIA Agent (uncredited)
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| David J. Miller | ... |
Jurror #1 (uncredited)
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Sergio Mojica | ... |
Police Officer (uncredited)
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Denis Mulvihill | ... |
Prosecuting Attorney / Secret Service Agent (uncredited)
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| Lenox Myette | ... |
Reporter (uncredited)
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| Peter Nikkos | ... |
Brother-In-Law (uncredited)
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Nicole Pellegrino | ... |
Anarchist (uncredited)
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| Ernest Pierce | ... |
Soldier (uncredited)
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Kevin Marshall Pinkney | ... |
Dispatch Police Officer (uncredited)
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James Powell | ... |
Police Officer (uncredited)
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| Rekkhan | ... |
Protester (uncredited)
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Matt Rocklin | ... |
Photographer (uncredited)
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Janelle Rominski | ... |
Assassination Witness / Funeral Attendee (uncredited)
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Saúl Salcedo-Frausto | ... |
Protester (uncredited)
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Diana Shield | ... |
Juror #7 (uncredited)
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| Dwight Sora | ... |
Police Officer (uncredited)
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| January Stern | ... |
FBI Agent (uncredited)
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Dan Tomei | ... |
Photographer (uncredited)
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| Matt Ukena | ... |
Crew / Camera Man (uncredited)
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| Sal Velez Jr. | ... |
Swat Team (uncredited)
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James Warfield | ... |
F.B.I. Agent (uncredited)
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Jocelyn Wesler | ... |
Protestor (uncredited)
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Darren Zancan | ... |
Agent Woods (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Gabriel Range | ||
Written by
| Gabriel Range | ... | (written by) & |
| Simon Finch | ... | (written by) |
| Angeli Macfarlane | ... | (executive story editor) |
Produced by
| Peter Carlton | ... | executive producer |
| Simon Finch | ... | producer |
| Ed Guiney | ... | producer |
| Robin Gutch | ... | producer |
| Liza Marshall | ... | executive producer |
| Donall McCusker | ... | line producer: UK |
| Gabriel Range | ... | producer |
| Christina Varotsis | ... | line producer: USA |
Music by
| Richard Harvey | ||
Cinematography by
| Graham Smith | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Brand Thumim | ||
Editorial Department
| Ross Baker | ... | colorist |
| Michelle Bench | ... | on-line editor |
| Hannah David | ... | assistant editor |
| Carlos Domeque | ... | assistant editor: UK |
| Soul Nazemi | ... | assistant editor: UK |
| Jason Savage | ... | editor: archive |
| Sharon Zurek | ... | post-production services |
Casting By
| Cindy Tolan | ||
Production Design by
| Gary Baugh | ||
Set Decoration by
| Lisa Wolff | ... | (uncredited) |
Makeup Department
| Mary 'Dugan' Buono | ... | key hair stylist |
| Kristin Fatigato | ... | additional hair stylist (as Kristen Fatigato) |
| Ed French | ... | special makeup effects artist |
| Pamela Turnmire | ... | key makeup artist (as Pamela E. Turnmire) |
Production Management
| Lisa Gildehaus | ... | production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Marie Frick | ... | second assistant director |
| Charles Leslie | ... | second second assistant director |
| Michael Shea | ... | first assistant director |
| Andy Spellman | ... | second second assistant director |
Art Department
| Jason Breitzman | ... | graphic designer |
| Hannah Christianson | ... | art department coordinator |
| Steve DuFour | ... | prop assistant |
| Ron Grenko | ... | carpenter |
| Steve Hull | ... | carpenter |
| Abbie Jacobson | ... | property master |
| Blake E. Matthys | ... | swing (as Blake Mathys) |
| Rachel Munday | ... | graphic designer |
| Troy Osman | ... | construction coordinator |
| Bryan A. Rapey | ... | leadman (as Brian Rapey) |
| Ryan Roberts | ... | carpenter |
| Marc Alan Schneider | ... | carpenter (as Marc Schneider) |
| Glenn Stevens | ... | construction foreman |
| Larry Szymanowski | ... | set scenic artist |
| Keith Weir | ... | storyboard artist |
| Josh Zylstra | ... | prop assistant |
| Glenn Stevens | ... | construction coordinator: Chicago (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Roberto Cappannelli | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Dan Johnson | ... | sound mixer |
| Steve La Fayette | ... | boom operator (as Steve LaFayette) |
| Miriam Ludbrook | ... | dialogue editor |
| Bernard O'Reilly | ... | sound supervisor |
| Alex Riordan | ... | production sound mixer |
| Michele Woods | ... | sound effects editor |
| David Gerard | ... | dubbing assistant (uncredited) |
| Michael McGrath | ... | additional boom operator (uncredited) |
| James Perry | ... | adr recordist (uncredited) |
| David Turner | ... | sound technical coordinator (uncredited) |
| Shaula Walker | ... | sound effects editor (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| William D. Kennedy | ... | special effects coordinator (as Bill Kennedy) |
Visual Effects by
| James Cattell | ... | visual effects artist: Lola |
| Joe Cork | ... | visual effects artist: Lola |
| Martin R. Davison | ... | visual effects artist: Lola (as Martin Davison) |
| Meg Guidon | ... | visual effects producer: Lola |
| Rob Harvey | ... | visual effects supervisor: Lola |
| Max Wright | ... | visual effects artist: Lola |
| Tim Zaccheo | ... | visual effects artist: Lola |
Stunts
| Tobiasz Daszkiewicz | ... | stunts: protester |
| Mark Harper | ... | stunts |
| Rick LeFevour | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Tom Lowell | ... | stuntman: shot agent |
| Daniel Maldonado | ... | stunts (as Dan Maldanado) |
| Dan Maxwell | ... | stunt driver #2 |
| Carl Paoli | ... | stunts |
| Linda Perlin | ... | stunt driver #1 |
| Brian Peters | ... | stunts |
| Scott Philyaw | ... | stunts |
| Dennis Saldana | ... | stunts |
| Alicia Skirball | ... | stunts |
| Bobby Stuart | ... | stunts (as Bob Stuart) |
| James Fierro | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Daniel Maldonado | ... | stunt driver (uncredited) |
| Natalie M. Meyer | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Chris Nolte | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Peter Biagi | ... | camera operator |
| Sue Cane | ... | first assistant camera |
| Thomas S. Ciciura | ... | additional camera assistant (as Tom Cicura) / first assistant camera |
| Matt Dinerstein | ... | still photographer |
| Ronald Dragosh | ... | key grip |
| Ron Forsythe | ... | additional key grip |
| Alejandro Garcia | ... | additional camera assistant (as Alex Garcia) |
| Matt Johnson | ... | electrician / rigging gaffer |
| Dave June | ... | additional camera assistant |
| Casey Kapek | ... | remote head technician |
| David 'Louie' Lukasik | ... | best boy electric |
| Keith Pokorski | ... | additional camera assistant (as Keith Pokorsky) |
| Christopher Rejano | ... | gaffer (as Chris Rejano) |
| John Sann | ... | still photographer |
| Addae Shelby | ... | dolly grip |
| Karina Teismann | ... | best boy grip |
| Alan Thatcher | ... | camera operator |
| Dan Urbane | ... | crane technician |
| Brian Wells | ... | camera production assistant: additional photography |
| Dean Williams | ... | still photographer |
| Chris Wittenborn | ... | second assistant camera |
| Steven R. Wojcik | ... | camera operator (as Steve Wojcik) |
| Joe Carpita | ... | additional camera assistant (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Nicole Arbusto | ... | additional casting |
| Mike Benson | ... | casting assistant |
| Adam Caldwell | ... | casting assistant |
| Shelby Cherniet | ... | casting associate |
| Annette D'Ariano | ... | extras casting |
| Joy Dickson | ... | additional casting (as Joy Dixon) |
| Alex Geer | ... | casting intern |
| Jonathan Kinnas | ... | assistant extras casting |
| Claire Simon | ... | casting: Chicago |
| Vinee Singhal | ... | casting intern |
| Emily Reutlinger | ... | casting assistant (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Aya Nikole Cook | ... | costume shopper (as Aya Nicole Cook) |
| Lizzie Cook | ... | key costumer |
| Jose R. Gunter | ... | costume production assistant |
| Eileen McCahill | ... | costume supervisor |
| Rachael Ohman | ... | set costumer (as Rachel Ohman) |
| Jeannie Vanko | ... | set costumer |
| Julie Yrjanson | ... | seamstress |
Location Management
| Liz Goldsmith | ... | location manager |
| Vinh Lu | ... | assistant location manager |
| Maria C. Roxas | ... | key assistant location manager |
| Len Tolentino | ... | location production assistant |
| Jim Turner | ... | on-set locations |
Music Department
| Bill Connor | ... | orchestrator |
| Alistair Hawkins | ... | music programmer / music sound designer |
| Istropolis Philharmonic Orchestra | ... | score music performed by |
| Sandy McLelland | ... | music score producer / score mixer |
| Ann Miller | ... | music preparation |
| Robin Morrison | ... | music editor |
| Graham Preskett | ... | additional orchestrator |
| Lizzy Prior | ... | production coordinator: music score |
| Steve Reading | ... | music preparation |
| Martin Roller | ... | music engineer: orchestra |
| Ollie Seager | ... | assistant to music department |
| Jill Streater | ... | music preparation |
| Marian Turner | ... | orchestral coordinator |
Script and Continuity Department
| Angeli Macfarlane | ... | script editor (as Angeli MacFarlane) |
| Heather Pollock | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Thaddeus E. Larkowski | ... | transportation coordinator |
| David B. Hendrickson | ... | picture car mechanic (uncredited) |
| Matt Neapolitan | ... | driver: picture cars (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Maher A. Abu Eideh | ... | translator |
| Peter Ahearn | ... | consultant |
| Laila Al-Arian | ... | consultant |
| Rafidah Al-Zeer | ... | translator |
| Assata Amoaku | ... | craft service |
| Jennifer Anderson | ... | production office intern |
| Siobhan Barnett | ... | production secretary |
| Oliver Barry | ... | set production assistant |
| Steve Bergson | ... | archive researcher |
| Rosie Bilton | ... | production assistant |
| Nicole Block | ... | production office intern |
| Adam Boor | ... | key production assistant |
| Adam Greig Boor | ... | set production assistant |
| Ricardo Candia Jr. | ... | set production assistant (as Ricardo Candia) |
| Grace Chapman | ... | researcher |
| Sylvetta Christmas | ... | office production assistant |
| Claire Connelly | ... | production coordinator |
| Maureen Duffy | ... | completion guarantor: Film Finances |
| Michael Flavin | ... | production office intern (as Mike Flavin) |
| Michael Franck | ... | aerial coordinator |
| Antony Gostyn | ... | legal counsel: Smith Dornan Dehn |
| Krista Homiak | ... | office production assistant |
| Kenn Kaye | ... | first assistant accountant |
| Ross L. Kulma | ... | set medic |
| Alex Lee | ... | set production assistant (as Alexander Lee) |
| Sharon Lomasney | ... | assistant production coordinator (as Sharon Lomansey) |
| Lemon McAtee | ... | set production assistant |
| Matt Neapolitan | ... | set production assistant |
| Susannah Price | ... | researcher |
| Leslie Rene | ... | additional craft service |
| Amy Rising | ... | assistant: Mr. Range |
| Anthony Rose | ... | completion guarantor: Film Finances |
| Liz Rosilio | ... | researcher |
| Cara L. Rouse | ... | production office intern (as Cara Rouse) |
| Paul Ruffolo | ... | office production assistant |
| Sarah Schooley | ... | set production assistant |
| Robert Seligman | ... | executive producer: World Productions |
| Steve Sepulveda | ... | office production assistant |
| Marty Shea | ... | assistant production coordinator: Los Angeles |
| Russell Smith | ... | production counsel |
| Felicity Spector | ... | researcher |
| Matthew Stratton | ... | weapons handler |
| James 'J.T.' Thomas | ... | production accountant: USA (as James 'JT' Thomas) |
| Tom Vaccaro | ... | set production assistant |
| Nanette van der Laan | ... | researcher |
| Jesus Villarreal | ... | set production assistant |
| Saul Villarruel | ... | office production assistant |
| Elaine Waugh | ... | production coordinator: UK |
| Philip Wearne | ... | researcher |
| Nigel Wood | ... | production accountant: UK |
| Aaron Crippen | ... | assistant armorer (uncredited) |
| Tricia Horn | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Michael Kammes | ... | technical adviser (uncredited) |
| Jonathan Kinnas | ... | extras coordinator (uncredited) |
| Bradley Martin | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| David Dino Wells Jr. | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Brian Wells | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Thomas Zellen | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Newmarket Films (2006) (United States) (theatrical)
- Channel Four Films (2006) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Christal Films (2006) (Canada) (theatrical) (Québec)
- Maple Pictures (2006) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Haut et Court (2006) (France) (theatrical)
- Lucky Red (2006) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Channel 4 Television Corporation (2006) (United Kingdom)
- Front Row Filmed Entertainment (2006) (United Arab Emirates) (Middle East)
- More4 (2006) (United Kingdom) (tv)
- A-Film Distribution (2007) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Alta Classics S.L. Unipersonal (2007) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Hopscotch Films (2007) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Miracle Film Distribution (2007) (Denmark) (theatrical)
- Noble Entertainment (2007) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Presidio (2007) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Tour de Force (2007) (Norway) (theatrical)
- A-Film Home Entertainment (2007) (Netherlands) (DVD) (retail)
- Future Film (2007) (Finland) (DVD)
- Giangiacomo Feltrinelli Editore (2007) (Italy) (DVD)
- Lionsgate Home Entertainment (2007) (United States) (DVD)
- Movie Bank (2007) (Netherlands) (DVD) (rental)
- Star Entertainment (2007) (India)
- Geneon Entertainment (2008) (Japan) (DVD)
- RTL Klub Televízió (2008) (Hungary) (tv) (original airing)
- SP Films (2009) (Argentina)
Special Effects
- Lola Post Production (visual effects)
Other Companies
- Blast! Films (developed with the assistance of)
- Browder's Security (security)
- Donna Daniels Public Relations (publicity)
- Entertainment Partners (employer of record)
- Essanay Studio & Lighting (grip equipment)
- Film Finances (completion guarantor)
- Fletcher Chicago (camera equipment)
- Frameline Productions (rostrum camera)
- Helimotion (helicopters)
- IBF (subtitles)
- Len Jablon Helicopters (helicopter)
- Lola Post Production (graphics)
- M2 Television (post-production)
- SDD Global Solutions (legal services)
- Sapex Scripts (post-production services)
- SmithDehn (legal counsel)
- Take One Film Group (transcriptions)
- The Domain Group (clearances)
- Videosonics Cinema Sound (sound post-production)
Storyline
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Box Office
| Budget | $2,000,000 (estimated) |
| Cumulative Worldwide Gross | $657,256, 18 Mar 2007 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | The majority of the actors in the film were not told the premise of the movie. The working title for the film was "D.O.A.P.," and the actors were not told what the plot was, except for their specific scenes. See more » |
| Goofs | When Eleanor Drake addresses the North Korean conflicts she calls the dictator "Kim Il-jung" instead of "Kim Jong-il", mixing his name with his father's (Kim Il-sung) together. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Babel/Catch a Fire/Running with Scissors/Death of a President/The Dixie Chicks: Shut Up and Sing (2006). See more » |
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Title card: One year after his conviction, Jamal Abu Zikri has still not been granted leave to appeal. Title card: He remains on death row in Stateville Correctional Center. Title card: Since recording the interview for this film Robert H Maguire has resigned as Head of the Chicago Field Office of the FBI. Title card: USA PATRIOT III, introduced in the days after the assassination, has since been turned into permanent law. Title card: It has granted investigators unprecedented powers of detention and surveillance, and further expanded the powers of the executive branch. See more » |