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| Prisoner 760 | |
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| Directed by | Kevin Macdonald |
| Screenplay by | Michael Bronner |
| Based on | Guantanamo Diary by Mohamedou Ould Slahi |
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Release date | January 1, 2021 (Turkey) |
| Language | English |
Prisoner 760 is an upcoming drama film directed by Kevin Macdonald. It is based on the memoir Guantanamo Diary by Mohamedou Ould Slahi.
Premise
Mohamedou Ould Slahi, despite not being charged or having a set trial, is held in custody at the Guantanamo Bay detention camp, and turns towards a pair of lawyers to aid him.
Cast
- Tahar Rahim as Mohamedou Ould Slahi
- Benedict Cumberbatch as Lt. Stuart Couch
- Jodie Foster as Nancy Hollander
- Shailene Woodley as Teri Duncan
- Zachary Levi as Neil Buckland
Production
The film was announced in November 2019. Kevin Macdonald was set as director, with Benedict Cumberbatch, Jodie Foster, Tahar Rahim and Shailene Woodley cast to star. Filming began December 2 in South Africa.[1] In December 2019, Zachary Levi joined the cast of the film.[2]
References
- ^ Jodie Foster, Tahar Rahim & Shailene Woodley Board ‘Prisoner 760’, STX Launching At AFM
- ^ Kit, Borys (December 27, 2019). "Zachary Levi Joins Jodie Foster, Benedict Cumberbatch in Drama 'Prisoner 760' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 27, 2019.