Strip Search
Synopsis
Strip Search follows several parallel stories examining personal freedoms vs. national security in the aftermath of 9/11; two main subplots involve an American woman detained in China and an Arab man detained in New York City.
Top Cast
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Maggie Gyllenhaal
Linda Sykes
Glenn Close
Karen Moore
Dean Winters
Ned McGrath
Ken Leung
Liu Tsung-Yuan
Bruno Lastra
Sharif Bin Said
Shing Ka
Chinese Police
Austin Pendleton
James Perley
Tom Guiry
Gerry Sykes
Fred Koheler
Jimmy Briggs
Jim Gaffigan
Reverend Craig Peterson
Peter Jacobson
John Scanlon
Justin Bartha
George H. W. Bush
self (archive footage)
George W. Bush
self (archive footage)
Bill Clinton
self (archive footage)
Ronald Reagan
self (archive footage)
Harry S. Truman
self (archive footage)
Kerry Washington
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sidney Lumet
- Screenplay & Story
- Tom Fontana
- Original Score
- Paul Chihara
- Original Title
- Strip Search
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 56m
- Production Studios
- HBO Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sidney Lumet
Tom Fontana
Paul Chihara
Ron Fortunato
Tom Swartwout
Mark A. Baker, Irene Burns, Tom Fontana, Barry Levinson
Department Leadership Roster
Sidney Lumet
Director
Mark A. Baker
Producer
Irene Burns
Producer
Tom Swartwout
Editor
Ron Fortunato
Director of Photography
Christopher Nowak
Production Design
Tina Nigro
Costume Design
Tom Fontana
Screenplay
Paul Chihara
Original Music Composer
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Strip Search
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Strip Search about?
Strip Search follows several parallel stories examining personal freedoms vs. national security in the aftermath of 9/11; two main subplots involve an American woman detained in China and an Arab man detained in New York City.
Who directed Strip Search?
Strip Search was directed by Sidney Lumet.
Who stars in Strip Search?
The principal cast of Strip Search includes Maggie Gyllenhaal, Glenn Close, Dean Winters, Ken Leung, Bruno Lastra.
When was Strip Search released and how long is it?
Strip Search was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 56m.
Who composed the musical score for Strip Search?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Strip Search was composed by Paul Chihara.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Strip Search?
Strip Search holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).