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Critic Peter Bradshaw
rated 6

This isn't exactly a complex study of Iraqi history, but director Lee Tamahori punches it across, and the Stalinesque use of doubles in Iraq is interesting.

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Critic Lisa Olsson
rated 6

Skickligt skådespeleri och spänning hör till de positiva delarna...

Read full review at Moviezine

Cast & Crew

Lee Tamahori
Director
Ludivine Sagnier
As Sarrab
Dominic Cooper
As Latif Yahia / Uday Hussein
Dar Salim
As Azzam
Mem Ferda
As Kamel Hannah
Oona Chaplin
As Beauty
Raad Rawi
As Munem

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Baghdad, 1987. A young soldier, Latif, is forced to become the body double of Uday Hussein, the sadistic son of Iraq's dictator Saddam Hussein. Latif must endure humiliation, debauchery, and violence as he is pulled into Uday's dark world. He must learn to imitate Uday's every move and mannerism, but struggles to resist his wild behavior. As Latif navigates this dangerous new life, he must confront the horrors of Uday's insane lifestyle and the consequences of his own choices. Based on true events.

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The Devil's Double was released in theaters on July 29, 2011.