Samir
Synopsis
A young American real estate agent of Middle Eastern descent is framed by his co-workers in the wake of the September 11 attacks and sent to prison at Guantanamo Bay. Thirteen years later, he returns to Los Angeles under a false identity to exact revenge.
Top Cast
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Ethan Rains
Samir
Sprague Grayden
Autumn
Michelle Lukes
Mercedes
Mary Apick
Zahra
Jeremy Glazer
Daniel
Maximillian Decker
Victor
Peter Greene
Valentine
Logan Arevalo
Michael
Kelvin Han Yee
Frank
Corbin Reid
Leila
Sam Sako
Salim Khan
Christopher Kriesa
Gary
Virgo Phillips
Meredith
Kondwani Phiri
Guantanamo Bay Soldier
Marie Bogacz
Nurse Sophie
Tyrone Evans Clark
Brian
Thomas Hautaniemi
Soldier
James Killebrew
Peter
Release History & Theatrical Window
Heartland International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sohil Vaidya, Sadé Clacken Joseph, Christina Yr. Jun, Michael Basha, Maria De Sanctis, Sarah Gross, Chateau Bezerra, Reeyaz Habib, Julia Kennedy
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Basha
- Original Score
- Azam Ali, Ramin Torkian
- Original Title
- Samir
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, English, Persian
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sohil Vaidya, Sadé Clacken Joseph, Christina Yr. Jun, Michael Basha, Maria De Sanctis, Sarah Gross, Chateau Bezerra, Reeyaz Habib, Julia Kennedy
Michael Basha
Azam Ali, Ramin Torkian
Ante Cheng
Dagmawi Abebe
Jenna Cavelle, Jennifer Kristen Howell, John Watson, Miriam Arghandiwal, David R. Liu
Department Leadership Roster
Sohil Vaidya
Director
Sadé Clacken Joseph
Director
Christina Yr. Jun
Director
Michael Basha
Director
Michael Basha
Writer
Maria De Sanctis
Director
Sarah Gross
Director
Chateau Bezerra
Director
Reeyaz Habib
Director
Julia Kennedy
Director
Beryl Brachman
Costume Design
Dagmawi Abebe
Editor
Miriam Arghandiwal
Producer
David R. Liu
Producer
Ante Cheng
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Samir
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Samir about?
A young American real estate agent of Middle Eastern descent is framed by his co-workers in the wake of the September 11 attacks and sent to prison at Guantanamo Bay. Thirteen years later, he returns to Los Angeles under a false identity to exact revenge.
Who directed Samir?
Samir was directed by Sohil Vaidya, Sadé Clacken Joseph, Christina Yr. Jun, Michael Basha, Maria De Sanctis, Sarah Gross, Chateau Bezerra, Reeyaz Habib, Julia Kennedy.
Who stars in Samir?
The principal cast of Samir includes Ethan Rains, Sprague Grayden, Michelle Lukes, Mary Apick, Jeremy Glazer.
When was Samir released and how long is it?
Samir was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Samir?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Samir was composed by Azam Ali, Ramin Torkian.