Lions for Lambs (2007)
If you don't STAND for something, you might FALL for anything.
Three stories told simultaneously in ninety minutes of real time: a Republican Senator who's a presidential hopeful gives an hour-long interview to a skeptical television reporter, detailing a strategy for victory in Afghanistan; two special forces ambushed on an Afghani ridge await rescue as Taliban forces close in; a poli-sci professor at a California college invites a student to re-engage.
Cast
- Meryl Streep - Janine Roth
- Tom Cruise - Senator Jasper Irving
- Robert Redford - Dr. Stephen Malley
- Andrew Garfield - Todd Hayes
- Michael Peña - Ernest Rodriguez
- Derek Luke - Arian Finch
- Peter Berg - Wirey Pink
- Kevin Dunn - ANX Editor
- Christopher May - Soldier
- Larry Bates - Soldier
Screenplay
Themes
Media Bias and Perception Management, Overwhelming Nostalgia and Longing, Biting Remorse and the Shadow of Guilt, Media Brainwashing and Control of Masses, Mech Warriors and Massive Mechanical Battles
Keywords
future, journalist, propaganda, war on terror, externally controlled action, manipulation, manipulation of the media, afghanistan, political negotiations, past, afghanistan war (2001-2021), terrorism
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Lions for Lambs about?
- Three stories told simultaneously in ninety minutes of real time: a Republican Senator who's a presidential hopeful gives an hour-long interview to a skeptical television reporter, detailing a strategy for victory in Afghanistan; two special forces ambushed on an Afghani ridge await rescue as Taliban forces close in; a poli-sci professor at a California college invites a student to re-engage.
- Who directed Lions for Lambs?
- Lions for Lambs was directed by Robert Redford.
- Who stars in Lions for Lambs?
- Lions for Lambs stars Meryl Streep, Tom Cruise, Robert Redford, Andrew Garfield, Michael Peña, Derek Luke.
- How long is Lions for Lambs?
- Lions for Lambs has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
- What genre is Lions for Lambs?
- Lions for Lambs is a Action, Adventure, Drama, History film.
- What is the budget of Lions for Lambs?
- Lions for Lambs had a budget of $35M.
- How much did Lions for Lambs gross?
- Lions for Lambs grossed $65M worldwide.
- Where was Lions for Lambs produced?
- Lions for Lambs was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Lions for Lambs?
- The themes of Lions for Lambs include: Media Bias and Perception Management, Overwhelming Nostalgia and Longing, Biting Remorse and the Shadow of Guilt, Media Brainwashing and Control of Masses, Mech Warriors and Massive Mechanical Battles.