Review of Syriana (2005) by Gary T — 18 Sep 2014

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As with Gaghan's screenplay for Traffic, Syriana uses multiple, parallel storylines, jumping between locations in Iran, Texas, Washington, D.C., Switzerland, Spain, and Lebanon.

Clooney won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Bob Barnes, and Gaghan's script was nominated by the Academy for Best Original Screenplay. As of April 20, 2006, the film had grossed a total of $50.82 million in U.S. box offices and $42.9 million overseas, for a total of $93.73 million.

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Principal photography.

Gaghan shot in over 200 locations on four continents with 100 speaking parts. Syriana originally had five storylines, all of which were filmed. The fifth storyline, centering on Michelle Monaghan playing a Miss USA who becomes involved with a rich Arab oilman, was cut when the film became too complicated. Also, a role played by Greta Scacchi, as Bob Barnes' wife, was also cut before the final release.

The whole cast::

George Clooney as Bob Barnes, a veteran CIA field officer stationed in the Middle East. His son is going to college and dislikes him for his job.

Matt Damon as Bryan Woodman, an energy analyst living in Geneva, Switzerland with his wife and two sons.

Jeffrey Wright as Bennett Holiday, an attorney investigating the proposed merger of oil companies, Connex and Killen. Employed by Whiting Sloan law firm.

Christopher Plummer as Dean Whiting, managing partner of Whiting Sloan, employer of Sydney Hewitt and Bennett Holiday; member of the Committee to Liberate Iran (CLI).

Amanda Peet as Julie Woodman, Bryan's wife.

Chris Cooper as Jimmy Pope, owner of the Killen oil company.

Tim Blake Nelson as Danny Dalton, oilman from Texas and member of CLI.

William Hurt as Stan Goff, retired CIA agent and associate of Bob Barnes.

Mark Strong as Mussawi, a mercenary hired by a Hezbollah leader.

Robert Baer in a guest role, as a CIA officer.

Mazhar Munir as Wasim Ahmed Khan, Pakistani migrant worker laid off from Connex.

Alexander Siddig as Prince Nasir Al-Subaai, gulf prince who is the first born successor to the Emir.

Amr Waked as Muhammad Sheikh Agiza, the Egyptian Muslim cleric.

Akbar Kurtha as Prince Meshal, younger brother of Prince Nasir who plots against his brother to inherit the kingdom.

Viola Davis as CIA Chairwoman (uncredited).

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Awards.

George Clooney won an Academy Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role and a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture. He was also nominated for a BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role.

The film won the Grand Prix of the Belgian Syndicate of Cinema Critics.

The National Board of Review named Syriana one of the best films of the year and Stephen Gaghan's screenplay as the Best Adapted Screenplay.

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