Gift SubscriptionsThe Interpreter (2005)
- Starring:
- Nicole Kidman, Sean Penn, (more)
- Director(s):
- Sydney Pollack
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG13
- Category:
- Mystery & Suspense
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An overheard conversation leads a woman into a dark world of deadly intrigue in this political thriller. Silvia Broome (Nicole Kidman) is an African émigré who works as an interpreter at the United Nations. One of the languages she understands is Ku, a dialect spoken in her home country of Matobo. One day, as the General Assembly auditorium is being evacuated for a routine security sweep, Broome overhears a man speaking in Ku, who makes a cryptic statement that could be interpreted as a threat against the life of Zuwanie (Earl Cameron), Matobo's controversial ruler. Secret Service agent Tobin Keller (Sean Penn) is brought in to investigate Broome's story, and it isn't long before he's convinced that she knows more than she's willing to tell. As Keller and his partner, Dot Woods (Catherine Keener), dig deeper into Broome's story as well as her past, they discover a shocking tale of violence and corruption tied to Zuwanie's regime. The Interpreter was directed by Sydney Pollack, who also appears in a brief supporting role. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 129 mins
Complete Cast:
- Nicole Kidman - Silvia Broome
- Catherine Keener - Dot Woods
- Yvan Attal - Philippe
- Earl Cameron - Zuwanie
- Clyde Kusatsu - Police Chief Lee Wu
- Eric Keenleyside - Rory Robb
- Kirby Mitchell - U.N. Security Officer
- Byron Utley - Jean Gamba
- Robert Clohessy - FBI Agent King
- Michael Wright - Marcus
- Hugo Speer - Simon Broome
- Terry Serpico - FBI Agent Lewis
- Maz Jobrani - Mo
- Nelson Landrieu - Spanish Speaking Interpreter
- Leonid Citer - Russian Interpreter
- Lynne Deragon - American Ambassador Davis
- Christopher Evan Welch - Jonathan Williams
- Michael Patrick McGrath - Jonathan Ferris
- Curtiss I'Cook - Ajene Xola
- George Harris - Kuman-kuman
- Francine Roussel - Isobel
- Okwui Okpokwasili - Tour Guide
- Patrick Ssenjovu - Jad Jamal
- Martha Elliott - Woman On Bus
- Ricardo Walker - U.N. Security Officer
- Ana Maria Lupo - Stripper
- Sophie Traub - Young Silvia
- Pat Kiernan - Himself
- Ed Onipede Blunt - News Reporter
- Litto - African Boy
- Sean Penn - Tobin Keller
- Jesper Christensen - Nils Lud
- Vladimir Bibic - G.A. President
- Tsai Chin - Luan
- John di Benedetto - Mechanic
- Adrian Martinez - Roland
- Harry O'Reilly - U.N. Security Officer
- Jim Ward - U.N. Security Officer
- Ramsey Faragallah - Polygraph Technician
- David Zayas - Charlie Russell
- Pietro Gonzalez - Chilean Ambassador
- John Knox - Fred Jameson
- Harry W. Prichett - News Reporter
- Chris McKinney - Forensic Officer
- David Fonteno - Phillip Ostroff
- Lou Ferguson - Matoban Ambassador
- Guy A. Fortt - U.N. Security Officer
- Yusuf Gatewood - Doug
- Manuel Mawele - African Boy
- Dino Mulima - African Boy
- Enid Graham - Jenny
- Jacques Sebag - French Ambassador
- Paul De Sousa - Portuguese Janitor
- Trevor Archer - U.N. Security Officer
- Bridget L. Doerksen - Stripper
- Satish Joshi - Secretary General
- Monty Ashton-Lewis - Young Simon
- Margot Staub - News Reporter
- Diane Winter - British Airways Ticket Agent
- Director(s):
- Sydney Pollack
- Writer(s):
- Steven Zaillian, Charles Randolph, Scott Frank
- Producer(s):
- Kevin Misher, Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG13(Violence, Sexual Situations, Adult Situations, Questionable for Children, Adult Language)
- Categories:
- Mystery & Suspense
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- 2005 - Interpreter - L.A. Film Critics Association - Best Supporting Actress
- 2005 - Interpreter - National Society of Film Critics - Best Supporting Actress (Runner-up)
