The Deal
Synopsis
A political thriller steeped in illegal oil trading, the Russian Mafia, and governmental cover-ups.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Deal - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-01-12
Top Cast
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Christian Slater
Tom Hanson
Selma Blair
Abbey Gallagher
Robert Loggia
Jared Tolson
Colm Feore
Hank Weiss
Angie Harmon
Anna
John Heard
Professor Roseman
Kevin Tighe
John Cortland
Philip Granger
Jerome Halliday
Françoise Yip
Janice Long
Jim Thorburn
Shane Waller
Paul McGillion
Richard Kester
Christine Lippa
Lucy Rahlston
Jennifer Clement
Sara Kester
Mike Dopud
Theo Gorbov
Vyacheslav Vinnik
Nicholai Chernoff
Peter Hall
Clark Jackwell
Jay Inslee
Senator Lucas
Linda Darlow
Erma
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 17, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harvey Kahn
- Screenplay & Story
- Ruth Epstein
- Original Score
- Christopher Lennertz
- Original Title
- The Deal
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Front Street Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harvey Kahn
Ruth Epstein
Christopher Lennertz
Adam Sliwinski
Richard Schwadel
Mark Shafir, Christian Slater, Sheri Elowsky, Harvey Kahn, Chris Dorr
Department Leadership Roster
Christopher Lennertz
Original Music Composer
Adam Sliwinski
Director of Photography
Sheri Elowsky
Producer
Harvey Kahn
Director
Richard Schwadel
Editor
Harvey Kahn
Producer
Chris Dorr
Producer
Bernadette Meyers
Producer
Katia Stano
Costume Design
Ruth Epstein
Producer
Robert Lee
Producer
Brett Armstrong
Stunt Coordinator
Ruth Epstein
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Deal
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Deal about?
A political thriller steeped in illegal oil trading, the Russian Mafia, and governmental cover-ups.
Who directed The Deal?
The Deal was directed by Harvey Kahn.
Who stars in The Deal?
The principal cast of The Deal includes Christian Slater, Selma Blair, Robert Loggia, Colm Feore, Angie Harmon.
When was The Deal released and how long is it?
The Deal was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for The Deal?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Deal was composed by Christopher Lennertz.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Deal?
The Deal holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).