The Kingdom

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The Kingdom

Director: Peter Berg

Cast: Jamie Foxx, Ashraf Barhom, Jennifer Garner, Jason Bateman, Chris Cooper, Ali Suliman, Jeremy Piven, Danny Huston

(Universal Pictures, 2007) Rated: R

US theatrical release date: 28 September 2007 (General release)

UK theatrical release date: 5 October 2007 (General release)

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A new script for Hollywood war movies

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The Kingdom

Director: Peter Berg

Cast: Jamie Foxx, Ashraf Barhom, Jennifer Garner, Jason Bateman, Chris Cooper, Ali Suliman, Jeremy Piven, Danny Huston

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