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Lions for Lambs

Director: Robert Redford

Cast: Tom Cruise, Meryl Streep, Robert Redford, Michael Peña, Derek Luke, Andrew Garfield, Peter Berg

(United Artists, 2007) Rated: R

US theatrical release date: 9 November 2007 (General release)

UK theatrical release date: 9 November 2007 (General release)

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Today's foreign wars are Hollywood hell

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Lions for Lambs

Director: Robert Redford

Cast: Tom Cruise, Meryl Streep, Robert Redford, Michael Peña, Derek Luke, Andrew Garfield, Peter Berg

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