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Shadow Company

  • 20062006
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 26m
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
764
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Shadow Company (2006)
  • Documentary
A groundbreaking investigation into the secretive world of private security forces in Iraq.A groundbreaking investigation into the secretive world of private security forces in Iraq.A groundbreaking investigation into the secretive world of private security forces in Iraq.
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
764
YOUR RATING
  • Directors
    • Nick Bicanic
    • Jason Bourque
  • Writers
    • Nick Bicanic(interview material)
    • Jason Bourque
  • Stars
    • Alan Bell
    • Phil Lancaster
    • Madelaine Drohan
Top credits
  • Directors
    • Nick Bicanic
    • Jason Bourque
  • Writers
    • Nick Bicanic(interview material)
    • Jason Bourque
  • Stars
    • Alan Bell
    • Phil Lancaster
    • Madelaine Drohan
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 15User reviews
    • 10Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 4 wins

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    Alan Bell
    • Self - President, Globe Riskas Self - President, Globe Risk
    Phil Lancaster
    • Self - Major [Ret.], Canadian Armyas Self - Major [Ret.], Canadian Army
    Madelaine Drohan
    • Self - Author + Journalistas Self - Author + Journalist
    Robert Young Pelton
    • Self - Author + Adventureras Self - Author + Adventurer
    Peter Singer
    Peter Singer
    • Self - Political Analystas Self - Political Analyst
    Doug Brooks
    Doug Brooks
    • Self - Government Lobbyist For Security Companiesas Self - Government Lobbyist For Security Companies
    Stephen J. Cannell
    Stephen J. Cannell
    • Self - Produceras Self - Producer
    Cobus Claassens
    • Self - Security Contractoras Self - Security Contractor
    Slavko Ilic
    • Self - Security Contractoras Self - Security Contractor
    Neall Ellis
    • Self - Private Military Contractoras Self - Private Military Contractor
    Frances Stonor Saunders
    • Self - Author + Historianas Self - Author + Historian
    John F. Mullins
    • Self - Soldier of Fortuneas Self - Soldier of Fortune
    Eike Kluge
    • Self - Professor of Ethicsas Self - Professor of Ethics
    Tasha Bradsell
    • Self - Journalistas Self - Journalist
    James Ashcroft
    • Self - Intervieweeas Self - Interviewee
    Rob McKintyre
    • Private Security Instructoras Private Security Instructor
    Gerard Butler
    Gerard Butler
    • James Ashcroftas James Ashcroft
    • (voice)
    Sheldon Maxwell
    • Self - Security Contractoras Self - Security Contractor
    • Directors
      • Nick Bicanic
      • Jason Bourque
    • Writers
      • Nick Bicanic(interview material)
      • Jason Bourque
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    • Trivia
      There is footage of a cargo plane landing on a road at 11:33 that has been lifted directly from the Nicolas Cage movie 'Lord of War'.
    • Quotes

      Interviewer: Did you ever consider flying helicopter as a civilian? As an alternative career?

      Neall Elliss - Interviewee: No.

      Interviewer: No?

      Neall Elliss - Interviewee: No. There's not enough excitement.

      [laughs]

      Neall Elliss - Interviewee: You know it's all a game. War is a game... It's the ultimate game. There's nothing to touch it.

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    Top review
    9/10
    Very Informative
    Almost everything you ever wanted to know about mercenaries, Shadow Company objectively provides historical background as well as poses questions on the importance of being informed about contract military today.

    The filmmakers neither condemn or glorify those who chose this line of work, although in the backlash against military in general after Abu Ghraib stories broke, it may appear to be more sympathetic to at least some of the subjects in the film. In fairness, it is balanced, and focuses not on the right or wrong of contract military/security firms, but on history, structure, and how they fit into global military action, from Sierre Leone to Iraq.

    It's a thoughtful, articulate documentary.
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    • mysticwit
    • Mar 13, 2006

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    • Release date
      • March 2006 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Canada
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Теневая компания
    • Filming locations
      • Canada
    • Production company
      • Purpose Films
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 26 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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