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The Mauritanian (2021)

R · 2021-02-12 · 2h 9m · EN
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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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Kevin MacdonaldDirector
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▶ The Mauritanian | Official Trailer [HD] | February 19

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Benedict CumberbatchBenedict CumberbatchLt. Stuart CouchJodie FosterJodie FosterNancy HollanderShailene WoodleyShailene WoodleyTeri DuncanTahar RahimTahar RahimMohamedou Ould SlahiZachary LeviZachary LeviNeil BucklandLangley KirkwoodLangley KirkwoodSergeant SandsCorey JohnsonCorey JohnsonBill SeidelMatthew MarshMatthew MarshGeneral MillerSaamer UsmaniSaamer UsmaniArjunDavid FynnDavid FynnKentAndré JacobsAndré JacobsJudge RobertsonArthur FalkoArthur FalkoGuard

Keywords

Based on novel or bookBased on a true storyFalsely accusedPrisonerTortureLawyerInterrogationConfessionGuantanamo baySleep deprivationWar on terrorismBased on true story

Movie DNA

Genre affinityThriller · DramaTheme affinityBased On Novel Or Book · Based On A True Story · Falsely AccusedDialogue densityDramaEmotional intensityWar On TerrorismDirector preference186960Actor preference4113 · 65706 · 45152

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What is The Mauritanian about?

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.

How long is The Mauritanian?

The Mauritanian has a runtime of 129 minutes.

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