The story of how the CIA lost funding and let its guard down in the Middle East after the end of the Cold War, allowing the creation of terrorist networks.
Based on the book “See No Evil: The True Story of a Ground Soldier in the CIA’s War on Terrorism” written by Robert Baer and published by Crown Publishing Group January 17, 2002.
Title “Syriana” is a geopolitical term referring to the Middle East hot spots that have proved so volatile to U.S. security.
Begin shoot date: summer 08/02/2004
US release date:
Genres: Drama, Political, Thriller
US Distributors: Warner Bros Pictures
Cast:
George Clooney – Robert Baer
Chris Cooper
Matt Damon – Bryan Woodman
Amanda Peet – Julie Woodman
Max Minghella
Credits:
Director: Stephen Gaghan
Writers:
Stephen Gaghan – screenplay (Adaptation)
Robert Baer – Source Material (Memoir: “See No Evil: The True Story of a Foot Soldier in the CIA’s Counter Terrorism War”)
