The Oath
“Two Men. Bound to Al-Qaeda. Divided by Fate.”
Synopsis
Tells the story of two men, Abu Jandal and Salim Ahmed Hamdan, whose fateful encounter in 1996 set them on a course of events that led them to Afghanistan, Osama bin Laden, 9/11, Guantanamo, and the U.S. Supreme Court.
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The Oath - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-11-05
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 9, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Laura Poitras
- Original Score
- Osvaldo Golijov
- Original Title
- The Oath
- Country of Origin
- Cuba, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- ITVS, American Documentary POV, Praxis Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Laura Poitras
Osvaldo Golijov
Kirsten Johnson, Laura Poitras
Jonathan Oppenheim
Laura Poitras
Department Leadership Roster
Laura Poitras
Director
Laura Poitras
Producer
Jonathan Oppenheim
Editor
Kirsten Johnson
Director of Photography
Laura Poitras
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Oath
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Oath about?
Tells the story of two men, Abu Jandal and Salim Ahmed Hamdan, whose fateful encounter in 1996 set them on a course of events that led them to Afghanistan, Osama bin Laden, 9/11, Guantanamo, and the U.S. Supreme Court.
Who directed The Oath?
The Oath was directed by Laura Poitras.
Who stars in The Oath?
The principal cast of The Oath includes Osama bin Laden, Salim Hamdan, Abu Jandal.
When was The Oath released and how long is it?
The Oath was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Oath?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Oath was composed by Osvaldo Golijov.