The Honey Trap: A True Story of Love, Lies and the FBI
Synopsis
A dramatic tale of espionage, propaganda, and romance, following the infamous Berlin rapper Denis Cuspert aka Deso Dogg and his journey from artist to MMA fighter to ISIS recruiter. When the FBI assigns a translator to monitor Cuspert, her quest to get close to him takes over her life.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-11-19
Top Cast
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DMX
Self (archive footage)
Sigrid Cuspert
Self (archive footage)
Benjamin Cuspert
Self (archive footage)
Meili Criezis
Self
Ismail Cetinkaya
Self
Sahira Avad
Self
Nicholas J. Alden
Self (archive footage)
Nouri Al-Maliki
Self (archive footage)
Robert Downey Jr.
Self (archive footage)
Emily Dische-Becker
Self
Denis Cuspert
Self (archive footage)
Dick Cheney
Self (archive footage)
George W. Bush
Self (archive footage)
Scott Becque
Self
Maytha Alhassen
Self
Muntadhar Al-Zaidi
Self (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 6, 2024
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chris Moukarbel
- Original Title
- The Honey Trap: A True Story of Love, Lies and the FBI
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Vespucci, Showtime Documentary Films, Permanent Wave
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chris Moukarbel
Chris Moukarbel, Birdie Bischoff, Daniel Turcan, Johnny Galvin, Ricky Lloyd George
Department Leadership Roster
Chris Moukarbel
Director
Chris Moukarbel
Producer
Birdie Bischoff
Producer
Daniel Turcan
Producer
Johnny Galvin
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Honey Trap: A True Story of Love, Lies and the FBI
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What is The Honey Trap: A True Story of Love, Lies and the FBI about?
A dramatic tale of espionage, propaganda, and romance, following the infamous Berlin rapper Denis Cuspert aka Deso Dogg and his journey from artist to MMA fighter to ISIS recruiter. When the FBI assigns a translator to monitor Cuspert, her quest to get close to him takes over her life.
Who directed The Honey Trap: A True Story of Love, Lies and the FBI?
The Honey Trap: A True Story of Love, Lies and the FBI was directed by Chris Moukarbel.
Who stars in The Honey Trap: A True Story of Love, Lies and the FBI?
The principal cast of The Honey Trap: A True Story of Love, Lies and the FBI includes DMX, Sigrid Cuspert, Benjamin Cuspert, Meili Criezis, Ismail Cetinkaya.
When was The Honey Trap: A True Story of Love, Lies and the FBI released and how long is it?
The Honey Trap: A True Story of Love, Lies and the FBI was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.