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The Mauritanian, producers, Adam Ackland, Leah Clarke, Benedict Cumberbatch, Lloyd Levin, Beatriz Levin, Mark Holder, Christine Holder, Branwen Prestwood Smith, Michael Bronner ; screenplay by M.B.Traven, Rory Haines, and Sohrab Noshirvani ; directed by Kevin MacDonald

Label
The Mauritanian, producers, Adam Ackland, Leah Clarke, Benedict Cumberbatch, Lloyd Levin, Beatriz Levin, Mark Holder, Christine Holder, Branwen Prestwood Smith, Michael Bronner ; screenplay by M.B.Traven, Rory Haines, and Sohrab Noshirvani ; directed by Kevin MacDonald
Language
eng
Characteristic
videorecording
Intended audience
MPAA rating: R
Main title
The Mauritanian
Medium
videorecording Blu-ray
Responsibility statement
producers, Adam Ackland, Leah Clarke, Benedict Cumberbatch, Lloyd Levin, Beatriz Levin, Mark Holder, Christine Holder, Branwen Prestwood Smith, Michael Bronner ; screenplay by M.B.Traven, Rory Haines, and Sohrab Noshirvani ; directed by Kevin MacDonald
Runtime
130
Summary
The true story of Mohamedou Slahi's fight for freedom after being detained and imprisoned without charge by the U.S. Government for years. Alone and afraid, Slahi finds allies in defense attorney Nancy Hollander and her associate Teri Duncan who battle the U.S. government in a fight for justice that tests their commitment to the law and their client at every turn. Their controversial advocacy, along with evidence uncovered by a formidable military prosecutor, Lt. Colonel Stuart Couch, uncovers shocking truths and ultimately proves that the human spirit cannot be locked up
Target audience
adult
Technique
live action
Classification
resource.filmdirector