Damascus Cover
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Directed by | Daniel Zelik Berk |
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Cinematography | Chloë Thomson |
Edited by | Martin Brinkler |
Music by | Harry Escott |
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Distributed by | Vertical Entertainment |
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Running time | 93 minutes |
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Damascus Cover is a 2017 political thriller film, directed by Daniel Zelik Berk, from a screenplay by Berk and Samantha Newton. It is based upon the 1977 novel of the same name, by Howard Kaplan. It stars Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Olivia Thirlby, Jürgen Prochnow, Igal Naor, Navid Negahban and John Hurt. This proved to be Hurt's final film appearance before his death. The film was dedicated to his memory.
The film had its world premiere at the Boston Film Festival on September 23, 2017. It was released on July 20, 2018, by Vertical Entertainment.
Plot
Ari Sion must get an Israeli spy out of Syria but realises he is part of a much bigger plan
Cast
- Jonathan Rhys Meyers as Ari Ben-Sion / Hans Hoffmann
- Olivia Thirlby as Kim
- John Hurt as Miki
- Jürgen Prochnow as Franz Ludin
- Navid Negahban as Sarraj
- Wolf Kahler as Colonel Ludwig Streicher
- Igal Naor as General Fuad
- Selva Rasalingam as Sabri
- Neta Riskin as Yael
- Tsahi Halevi as Rami Elon
- Ben Affan as Mustapha
- Herzl Tobey as Ehud
- Aki Avni as Shaul
- Hassani Shapi as Syrian Trade Minister
- Shani Aviv as Rachel
Production
In February 2015, it was announced Jonathan Rhys Meyers, John Hurt, Olivia Thirlby, Igal Naor, Jürgen Prochnow, and Navid Negahban joined the cast of the film, with Daniel Zelik Berk directing from a screenplay he wrote alongside Samantha Newton, from the novel of the same name by Howard Kaplan. Hannah Leader will serve as a producer on the film.[1]
Release
The film had its world premiere at the Boston Film Festival on September 23, 2017.[2][3] Shortly after, Vertical Entertainment acquired distribution rights to the film.[4] The film was released on July 20, 2018.[5]
Reception
On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 14% based on 21 reviews, an average score of 5.2/10 on IMDb, four out of five stars on iTunes and a 69% audience approval. [6] Metacritic gives it a weighted average score of 36 out of 100 based on 8 critics.
References
- ^ Robb, David (February 2, 2015). "Jonathan Rhys Meyers To Topline Moroccan-Set 'Damascus Cover'". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Business Media. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
- ^ "Damascus Cover". 33rd Boston Film Festival. Ticketleap. Retrieved June 19, 2018.
- ^ Haring, Bruce (29 September 2017). "Final John Hurt Film, 'Damascus Cover', Tops Boston Film Fest With Six Awards". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Business Media. Retrieved 9 April 2018.
- ^ N'Duka, Amanda (November 3, 2017). "Vertical Entertainment Nabs Spy Thriller 'Damascus Cover' Starring Jonathan Rhys Meyers — AFM". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Business Media. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
- ^ Billington, Alex (June 8, 2018). "First Trailer for 'Damascus Cover' with Jonathan Rhys Meyers as a Spy". First Showing. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
- ^ "Damascus Cover (2018)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved January 2, 2019.
External links
- 2017 films
- American films
- 2017 action thriller films
- 2010s mystery thriller films
- 2010s political thriller films
- American action thriller films
- American mystery thriller films
- American political thriller films
- Films based on American novels
- Vertical Entertainment films
- Israeli–Palestinian conflict films
- Films set in Israel
- Films set in Syria
- Films set in 1989