The Devil's Double (2011)

The Devil's Double (2011)
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Dominic Cooper (An Education) headlines director Lee Tamahori's fact-based docudrama centering on the nightmarish experiences of an Iraqi army lieutenant whose life became a living hell after he was hand-selected to be a "fiday" (body double) for Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein's ruthless son Uday. Baghdad, 1987: Iraqi soldier Latif Yahia (Cooper) becomes privy to the inner workings of the royal family after receiving an offer he can't refuse. Desperate to protect his family and terrified of making any fatal missteps, Latif studies Uday's every personal tick in order to become the spitting image of the so-called "Black Prince." While some Iraqis might have been honored to be presented with such a unique opportunity, Uday's unparalleled sadism and debauched lifestyle quickly began to eat away at the very core of Latif's soul. As war with Kuwait looms on the horizon, Latif finds himself increasingly drawn to Uday's ravishing mistress Sarrab (Ludivine Sagnier), a woman with her own terrifying tales to tell about time spent with Iraq's cruelest son. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Starring:
Dominic CooperLudivine Sagnier, (more)
Director(s):
Lee Tamahori
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
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Synopsis of The Devil's Double

Dominic Cooper (An Education) headlines director Lee Tamahori's fact-based docudrama centering on the nightmarish experiences of an Iraqi army lieutenant whose life became a living hell after he was hand-selected to be a "fiday" (body double) for Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein's ruthless son Uday. Baghdad, 1987: Iraqi soldier Latif Yahia (Cooper) becomes privy to the inner workings of the royal family after receiving an offer he can't refuse. Desperate to protect his family and terrified of making any fatal missteps, Latif studies Uday's every personal tick in order to become the spitting image of the so-called "Black Prince." While some Iraqis might have been honored to be presented with such a unique opportunity, Uday's unparalleled sadism and debauched lifestyle quickly began to eat away at the very core of Latif's soul. As war with Kuwait looms on the horizon, Latif finds himself increasingly drawn to Uday's ravishing mistress Sarrab (Ludivine Sagnier), a woman with her own terrifying tales to tell about time spent with Iraq's cruelest son. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
108 mins

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Director(s):
Lee Tamahori
Writer(s):
Michael Thomas
Producer(s):
Michael John FedunCatherine VandeleenePaul Breuls
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R(Torture, Sexual Situations, Drug Content, Profanity, Graphic Violence, Nudity)
Categories:
Mystery & Suspense
Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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    Louie C.

    Iraqi's scarface and just as good. Dominic Cooper plays a dual part as Uday and Latif , his body double. Out standing performance. It's utterly stocking and unforgettable. Good directing and well written. Some of the violence is over the top but believable.

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    Valente R.

    I loved this movie and thought a lot of it was "Hollywodized" but after seeing the movie I did a lot of research and discovered that most of it was true. Of course, some of the plots were rearranged for storyline flow but after reading about Uday Hussein's violent and bizarre craziness, I came to appreciate what the movie makers were trying to do. Dominic Cooper was amazing in dual roles. I highly recommend this film just to show how EVIL people can be....IN REAL LIFE!

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    Barbara O.

    Dominic Cooper is an amazing actor, I love this film. It's frightening,sad and violent at times while funny at others. If your looking for intrigue this is your film.

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