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In The Loop

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Synopsis

Razor-sharp political comedy from Armando Iannucci.

The US President and UK Prime Minister suddenly fancy a war. But it'll be quick this time. Promise! The US General Miller doesn't think so and the British Secretary of State for International Development, Simon Foster agrees with him. But, after Simon accidentally backs military action on prime-time TV, he suddenly has a lot of friends in Washington, DC.

Details

Year
2009
Type of film
Features
Running Time
109 mins
Format
35mm
Director
Armando Iannucci
Producer
Christine Langan, David M Thompson, Paula Jalfon, Simon Fawcett
Editor
Billy Sneddon, Ant Boys
Screenwriter
Jesse Armstrong, Simon Blackwell, Armando Iannucci, Tony Roche
Director of Photography
Jamie Cairney
Production Designer
Cristina Casali
Music
Adam Ilhan with The Elysian Quartet
Principal Cast
James Gandolfini, Tom Hollander, Gina McKee

Genre

Production status

Complete

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Last updated 11th December 2008

Production Company

BBC Films
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Sales
Company

Protagonist Pictures
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