Salt (2010)

Who is Salt?

Salt (2010) poster

As a CIA officer, Evelyn Salt swore an oath to duty, honor, and country. Her loyalty will be tested when a Russian defector accuses her of being a Russian sleeper spy. She goes on the run, using all her skills and years of experience as a covert operative to elude capture, protect her husband, and stay one step ahead of her colleagues at the CIA. Her efforts to prove her innocence only serve to cast doubt on her motives, as the hunt to uncover the truth behind her identity continues and the question remains: "Who is Salt?"

Director: Phillip Noyce
Genre: Action, Mystery, Thriller
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: James Newton Howard
Cinematography: Robert Elswit
Editing: John Gilroy, Stuart Baird
Production: Wintergreen Productions, Columbia Pictures, Relativity Media, di Bonaventura Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Pусский, 한국어/조선말
Budget: $110M
Box Office: $293M
Original Language: en

Themes

Espionage and International Secrets, Espionage and International Intrigue, Double Agent's Betrayal and Secrets, Shadowy Figure and the Alleyway Clue, International Espionage and Action

Keywords

new york city, race against time, central intelligence agency (cia), washington dc, usa, funeral, kidnapping, hostage, spy, revenge, on the run, shootout, mole, secret service, married woman, secret past

Trailer

Salt Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Salt about?
As a CIA officer, Evelyn Salt swore an oath to duty, honor, and country. Her loyalty will be tested when a Russian defector accuses her of being a Russian sleeper spy. She goes on the run, using all her skills and years of experience as a covert operative to elude capture, protect her husband, and stay one step ahead of her colleagues at the CIA. Her efforts to prove her innocence only serve to cast doubt on her motives, as the hunt to uncover the truth behind her identity continues and the question remains: "Who is Salt?"
Who directed Salt?
Salt was directed by Phillip Noyce.
Who stars in Salt?
Salt stars Angelina Jolie, Liev Schreiber, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Daniel Olbrychski, August Diehl, Daniel Pearce.
How long is Salt?
Salt has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
What genre is Salt?
Salt is a Action, Mystery, Thriller film.
What is the budget of Salt?
Salt had a budget of $110M.
How much did Salt gross?
Salt grossed $293M worldwide.
Where was Salt produced?
Salt was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Salt?
The themes of Salt include: Espionage and International Secrets, Espionage and International Intrigue, Double Agent's Betrayal and Secrets, Shadowy Figure and the Alleyway Clue, International Espionage and Action.