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The Mauritanian
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Title: The Mauritanian

Release Date: 12 Feb 2021

Runtime: 2h 9m

Genre: Drama, Thriller

Director: 30WEST, Topic Studios, STXfilms, SunnyMarch, BBC Film, Shadowplay Features

Production Companies: 30WEST, Topic Studios, STXfilms, SunnyMarch, BBC Film, Shadowplay Features

Overview: The true story of the Mauritanian Mohamedou Ould Slahi, who was held at the U.S military's Guantanamo Bay detention center without charges for over a decade and sought help from a defense attorney for his release.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.4 (1107 votes)

Cast

  • Mohamedou Ould Slahi: Tahar Rahim
  • Nancy Hollander: Jodie Foster
  • Lt. Stuart Couch: Benedict Cumberbatch
  • Teri Duncan: Shailene Woodley
  • Neil Buckland: Zachary Levi
  • Sergeant Sands: Langley Kirkwood
  • Arjun: Saamer Usmani
  • Bill Seidel: Corey Johnson
  • General Miller: Matthew Marsh
  • Kent: David Fynn
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