War, Inc.

"When it comes to war... America means business"

2008 1h 46m EN

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★5.5TMDB · 304

ActionAdventureComedyThriller

Synopsis

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In the future, the desert country of Turaqistan is torn by a riot after private corporation Tamerlane, owned by the former Vice President of the United States, has taken over. Brand Hauser, a hitman who suppresses his emotions by gobbling down hot sauce, is hired by the corporation's head to kill the CEO of their competitors.

“When it comes to war... America means business”

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Cast

John Cusack
Brand Hauser
Hilary Duff
Yonica Babyyeah
Marisa Tomei
Natalie Hegalhuzen
Joan Cusack
Marsha Dillon
Dan Aykroyd
Mr. Vice President
Sergej Trifunović
Ooq-Mi-Fay Taqnufmini
Ned Bellamy
Ooq-Yu-Fay Taqnufmini / Zubleh
John McLaughlin
Himself

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Joshua Seftel
Writers: Jeremy Pikser, Mark Leyner, John Cusack
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America, Bulgaria, Germany

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MONEY

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Earned back only 26% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.

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ERA

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Released 18 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 3 countries: United States of America, Bulgaria, Germany.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Joshua Seftel, shot by Zoran Popović. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by David Robbins. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Michael Berenbaum shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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John Cusack and Hilary Duff and Marisa Tomei carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "When it comes to war... America means business".

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Joshua Seftel directs. Zoran Popović behind the camera. David Robbins scores. Michael Berenbaum cuts. A commercial under-performer on release. Produced in United States of America, Bulgaria, Germany. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Earned back only 26% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.
2Released 18 years ago.
3International production across 3 countries: United States of America, Bulgaria, Germany.
4Directed by Joshua Seftel, shot by Zoran Popović. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by David Robbins. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Michael Berenbaum shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7John Cusack and Hilary Duff and Marisa Tomei carry the top of the cast.
8Marketing tagline: "When it comes to war... America means business".
9IMDB entry: tt0884224 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.