Backstabbing for Beginners
“If you dig too deep, you may not like what comes up”
Synopsis
An idealistic young employee at the U.N. investigates the grisly murder of his predecessor – and uncovers a vast global conspiracy that may involve his own boss.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Backstabbing For Beginners | Official Trailer HD | A24Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-03-22
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Theo James
Michael
Jacqueline Bisset
Christina Dupre
Ben Kingsley
Pasha
Rossif Sutherland
Trevor
Brian Markinson
Rasnetsov
Rachel Wilson
Lily
Belçim Bilgin
Nashim
Shauna MacDonald
Reporter
Daniela Lavender
Ruth
Aidan Devine
Justin Cutter
Peshang Rad
Hassan
Mishu Vellani
Award Presenter
Dwight Ireland
U.S. Customs Agent
Elena Khan
Prisoner
Hattie Kragten
Kate
Alex Hatz
WSJ Editor
Carlos Pinder
Cabbie
Zahir Gilani
Bearded Man
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 27, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 31, 2018
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Per Fly
- Screenplay & Story
- Per Fly, Daniel Pyne
- Original Score
- Todor Kobakov
- Original Title
- Backstabbing for Beginners
- Country of Origin
- Canada, Denmark, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- Fortitude International, Eyeworks Scandi Fiction, Creative Alliance, Unlimited Stories
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Per Fly
Per Fly, Daniel Pyne, Michael Soussan
Todor Kobakov
Brendan Steacy
Morten Giese, Janus Billeskov Jansen, Susan Shipton
Theo James, Lars Knudsen, Gregory P. Shockro, Mark Gingras, Robert Ogden Barnum
Department Leadership Roster
Lars Knudsen
Producer
Niels Sejer
Production Design
Nikolaj Vibe Michelsen
Producer
Malene Blenkov
Producer
Haig Petrus
Visual Effects Supervisor
Morten Giese
Editor
Janus Billeskov Jansen
Editor
Susan Shipton
Editor
Jay Van Hoy
Producer
Alexander Schepelern
Visual Effects Supervisor
Brendan Steacy
Director of Photography
Daniel Bekerman
Producer
Per Fly
Director
Per Fly
Screenplay
Daniel Pyne
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Backstabbing for Beginners
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What is Backstabbing for Beginners about?
An idealistic young employee at the U.N. investigates the grisly murder of his predecessor – and uncovers a vast global conspiracy that may involve his own boss.
Who directed Backstabbing for Beginners?
Backstabbing for Beginners was directed by Per Fly.
Who stars in Backstabbing for Beginners?
The principal cast of Backstabbing for Beginners includes Theo James, Jacqueline Bisset, Ben Kingsley, Rossif Sutherland, Brian Markinson.
When was Backstabbing for Beginners released and how long is it?
Backstabbing for Beginners was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for Backstabbing for Beginners?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Backstabbing for Beginners was composed by Todor Kobakov.
Is Backstabbing for Beginners based on a book or true story?
Backstabbing for Beginners is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Michael Soussan".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Backstabbing for Beginners?
Backstabbing for Beginners holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).