The Situation
Synopsis
The first U.S.-made film drama set during the Iraq war, THE SITUATION chronicles the tragic death of an Iraqi teenager at the hands of U.S. soldiers. The incident sets off an "investigation," a cover-up, and complications involving Iraqi mayor Sheikh Tahsin (Saïd Amadis), who has a complex relationship with the Americans.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
The Situation - Movie Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2006-12-19
Top Cast
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Connie Nielsen
Anna Molyneux
Damian Lewis
Dan Murphy
Mido Hamada
Zaid
Driss Roukhe
Walid (as Driss Roukh)
Nasser Memarzia
Rafeeq
Saïd Amadis
Mayor Tahsin
Omar Berdouni
Bashar
Chérine Amar
Noor
Shaun Evans
Wesley
Tom McCarthy
Major Hanks
Mahmoudi M'Barek
Colonel Jobouri
John Slattery
Colonel Carrick
Peter Eyre
US Ambassador
Fatiha Watili
Samira
Hamid Basket
Selim
Sean Gullette
Officer Martinez
Jace Newton
Lieutenant Walker
Release History & Theatrical Window
Hamptons International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 7, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Philip Haas
- Screenplay & Story
- Wendell Steavenson
- Original Score
- Jeff Beal
- Original Title
- The Situation
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Arabic
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Studios
- Red Wine Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Philip Haas
Wendell Steavenson
Jeff Beal
Sean Bobbitt
Curtiss Clayton
Michael Sternberg, Neda Armian, Liaquat Ahamed
Department Leadership Roster
Wendell Steavenson
Writer
Philip Haas
Director
Jeff Beal
Original Music Composer
Curtiss Clayton
Editor
Nezha Dakil
Costume Design
Sean Bobbitt
Director of Photography
Michael Sternberg
Producer
Neda Armian
Producer
Anita Yavich
Costume Design
Liaquat Ahamed
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Situation.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Situation
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What is The Situation about?
The first U.S.-made film drama set during the Iraq war, THE SITUATION chronicles the tragic death of an Iraqi teenager at the hands of U.S. soldiers. The incident sets off an "investigation," a cover-up, and complications involving Iraqi mayor Sheikh Tahsin (Saïd Amadis), who has a complex relationship with the Americans.
Who directed The Situation?
The Situation was directed by Philip Haas.
Who stars in The Situation?
The principal cast of The Situation includes Connie Nielsen, Damian Lewis, Mido Hamada, Driss Roukhe, Nasser Memarzia.
When was The Situation released and how long is it?
The Situation was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
Who composed the musical score for The Situation?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Situation was composed by Jeff Beal.