The East (2013)

An operative for an elite private intelligence firm finds her priorities changing dramatically after she is tasked with infiltrating an anarchist group known for executing covert attacks upon major corporations.

Director:

Zal Batmanglij

Writers:

Zal Batmanglij (screenplay), Brit Marling (screenplay)

Stars:

Brit Marling, Alexander Skarsgård, Ellen Page

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Brit Marling	...	Sarah
Alexander Skarsgård	...	Benji
Ellen Page	...	Izzy
Toby Kebbell	...	Doc
Shiloh Fernandez	...	Luca
Aldis Hodge	...	Thumbs
Danielle Macdonald	...	Tess
Hillary Baack	...	Eve
Patricia Clarkson	...	Sharon
Jason Ritter	...	Tim
Julia Ormond	...	Paige WIlliams
Billy Magnussen	...	Porty McCabe
Wilbur Fitzgerald	...	Robert McCabe
John Neisler	...	Rory Huston
Jamey Sheridan	...	Richard Cannon

Storyline

A successful operative for an elite private intelligence firm is tasked with infiltrating an anarchist group known for executing covert attacks upon major corporations. However, she finds her priorities changing as she befriends the members and begins to develop romantic feelings for its charismatic leader.

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Plot Keywords:

anarchist | cliche | ethics | radical | values | 

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Taglines:

Spy on us, we'll spy on you.

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Genres:

Action | Drama | Mystery | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for thematic elements, violence, some disturbing images, sexual content and partial nudity

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

28 June 2013 (UK)

Also Known As:

Istok

Filming Locations:

Shreveport, Louisiana, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$6,500,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$77,031 (USA) (31 May 2013)

Gross:

$709,260 (USA) (14 June 2013)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Scott Free Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

116 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Soundtracks

"Buffalo Gals"
Traditional

User Reviews

a stunning film that grows on you-it is a summer burner do not miss it!

Without going into a lot of detail, this is the perfect movie for a summer day. And it just keeps on growing on you. The fact that there is another movie on this topic waiting to be made, well, that is often the case. The really exciting part of this is that Britt is not, drum roll, a star, but now she is. It can always be said that a film that is a stunning star vehicle for an actress, well, that only seems to come along every few years. And this ranks right at the top of those. Britt is not only beautiful and charismatic, but she obviously has a deep intelligence and creativity that is a perfect mix for this day and age. I say -rush out a see this, do not read about it, and try to remember one thing, great actresses are like great bottles of wine, they get better and better for a long time. Looking at what is coming for her, she is already very busy. And the fact that she hit this out of the park, is a great career lift off. Brit, this is your time.