The Good Shepherd (2006)
Edward Wilson believed in America, and he would sacrifice everything he loved to protect it.
Edward Wilson, the only witness to his father's suicide and member of the Skull and Bones Society while a student at Yale, is a morally upright young man who values honor and discretion, qualities that help him to be recruited for a career in the newly founded OSS. His dedication to his work does not come without a price though, leading him to sacrifice his ideals and eventually his family.
Cast
- Matt Damon - Edward Bell Wilson
- Angelina Jolie - Margaret Ann Russell
- Robert De Niro - Bill Sullivan
- Alec Baldwin - Sam Murach
- William Hurt - Philip Allen
- Joe Pesci - Joseph Palmi
- John Turturro - Raymond Brocco
- Billy Crudup - Archibald Cummings
- Tammy Blanchard - Laura
- Michael Gambon - Dr. Fredericks
Screenplay
Themes
Cold War: Espionage and Secrets, Cold War Tension, Child Kidnapping and the Family's Great Terror, Between Innocence and False Accusations, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal
Keywords
berlin, germany, london, england, central intelligence agency (cia), husband wife relationship, cuba, wife, spy, cold war, return, mentor, congo, leaving one's family, kgb, invasion, bay of pigs
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Good Shepherd about?
- Edward Wilson, the only witness to his father's suicide and member of the Skull and Bones Society while a student at Yale, is a morally upright young man who values honor and discretion, qualities that help him to be recruited for a career in the newly founded OSS. His dedication to his work does not come without a price though, leading him to sacrifice his ideals and eventually his family.
- Who directed The Good Shepherd?
- The Good Shepherd was directed by Robert De Niro.
- Who stars in The Good Shepherd?
- The Good Shepherd stars Matt Damon, Angelina Jolie, Robert De Niro, Alec Baldwin, William Hurt, Joe Pesci.
- How long is The Good Shepherd?
- The Good Shepherd has a runtime of 2h 47m (167 minutes).
- What genre is The Good Shepherd?
- The Good Shepherd is a Drama, Thriller, History film.
- What is the budget of The Good Shepherd?
- The Good Shepherd had a budget of $85M.
- How much did The Good Shepherd gross?
- The Good Shepherd grossed $100M worldwide.
- Where was The Good Shepherd produced?
- The Good Shepherd was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Good Shepherd?
- The themes of The Good Shepherd include: Cold War: Espionage and Secrets, Cold War Tension, Child Kidnapping and the Family's Great Terror, Between Innocence and False Accusations, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal.