Syriana
Warner Bros. Pictures presents in association with Participant Productions, a 4M Film, a Section Eight production; produced by Jennifer Fox, Michael Nozik, Georgia Kacandes; written and directed by Stephen Gaghan
- Resource Type:
- DVD Video
- Edition:
- Widescreen ed.
- Creation:
- Created or produced in 2005
- Publication:
- Burbank, CA : Warner Home Video, 2006
Availability
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| Media Library | SYR 2005 DVD | Available |
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- Summary:
- As a career CIA operative, Bob Barnes begins to uncover the disturbing truth about the work he has devoted his life to. An up-and-coming oil broker, Bryan Woodman faces an unimaginable family tragedy and finds redemption in his partnership with idealistic Gulf Prince Nasir al-Subaai. Corporate lawyer, Bennett Holiday faces a moral dilemma as he finesses the questionable merger of two powerful U.S. oil companies Across the globe, a disenfranchised Wasim Khan, a Pakistani teenager, falls prey to the recruiting efforts of a charismatic cleric. Each plays their small part in the vast and complex system that powers the industry, unaware of the explosive impact their lives will have upon the world.
- Contributors:
- Language Notes:
- In English or dubbed French, with optional English, French or Spanish subtitles. Closed-captioned.
- Related Works:
- Motion picture adaptation of: See no evil [by Baer, R.]
- Subjects:
- Genres:
- System Details:
- DVD ; Region 1 ; widescreen (2.40:1) presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, dual-layer.
- Performers:
- Cast: George Clooney, Matt Damon, Jeffrey Wright, Chris Cooper, William Hurt, Mazhar Munir, Tim Blake Nelson, Amanda Peet, Christopher Plummer, Alexander Siddig.
- Production Credits:
- Director of photography, Robert Elswit ; edited by, Tim Squyres ; music by, Alexandre Desplat ; production designer, Dan Weil.
- General Notes:
- Based on the book entitled "See no evil," by Robert Baer.
DVD release of the 2005 motion picture.
Special features: additional scenes; a conversation with George Clooney; "Make a change, make a difference" featurette; theatrical trailer.
Academy Awards, 2006: Oscar - Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role (George Clooney).
Golden Globes, 2006: Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture (George Clooney). - Audience:
- MPAA rating: R; for violence and langauge.
- Physical Description:
- 1 videodisc (approximately 128 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Physical Characteristics:
- plastic; metal; polychrome
- Audio Characteristics:
- digital; optical
- Digital Characteristics:
- video file; DVD video; region 1
- Call Numbers:
- SYR 2005 DVD
- ISBNs:
- 1419831127
- Other Standard Numbers:
- Universal Product Code: 012569807723
Publisher Number, Warner Home Video: 80772
Publisher Number, Warner Home Video (Rental ready): 8148490 - OCLC Numbers:
- 70077860
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