In the Loop

In the Loop

★ 7.0IMDb Score
Released:2009-01-22
Genre:Comedy
Duration:106 min
Director:Armando Iannucci
Actors:Peter Capaldi, Tom Hollander, Gina McKee, James Gandolfini, Chris Addison
Production:Aramid Entertainment, BBC Film, UK Film Council, Protagonist Pictures

Overview:

The US President and the UK Prime Minister are planning on launching a war in the Middle East, but—behind the scenes—government officials and advisers are either promoting the war or are trying to prevent it.

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