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The Good Shepherd

2006, Movie, 2h 47min

Edward Wilson, the only witness to his father's suicide and member of the Skull and Bones Society while a student at Yale, is a morally upright young man who values honor and discretion, qualities that help him to be recruited for a career in the newly founded OSS. His dedication to his work does not come without a price though, leading him to sacrifice his ideals and eventually his family.

Country: United States

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Reviews

Critic Kim Newman

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Well-crafted and well-acted...

Read full review at Empire

Critic Keith Phipps

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De Niro made the right choice in making this a film of cold, gray Leiters rather than dynamic Bonds.

Read full review at The A.V. Club

Critic Frederik Asschenfeldt Vandrup

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...hvor De Niro uden svaghedstegn styrer sine skuespillere, så savner filmen liv og drama.

Read full review at Cinemazone

Critic Daniel S Ogalde

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Det är med skicklighet som manusförfattaren Eric Roth och De Niro har lyckats illustrera dåtidens maktspel nationerna emellan.

Read full review at Moviezine

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The Good Shepherd is a historical drama film that tells the story of Edward Wilson, a Yale University student who is recruited by the fledgling CIA during World War II. As he rises through the ranks of the intelligence agency, Wilson becomes increasingly disillusioned with his work and the sacrifices he must make. The film explores themes of loyalty, morality, and paranoia in the world of espionage, and features an all-star cast including Matt Damon, Angelina Jolie, and Robert De Niro. Based on real-life events and characters, The Good Shepherd offers a gripping and thought-provoking look at the history of the CIA and its impact on those who serve it.

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You can stream The Good Shepherd on: Netflix

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