The Good Shepherd(2006)
“Edward Wilson believed in America, and he would sacrifice everything he loved to protect it.”
Overview
Edward Wilson, the only witness to his father's suicide and member of the Skull and Bones Society while a student at Yale, is a morally upright young man who values honor and discretion, qualities that help him to be recruited for a career in the newly founded OSS. His dedication to his work does not come without a price though, leading him to sacrifice his ideals and eventually his family.
Director
Robert De Niro
Studio
Universal Pictures
Budget
$85M
Revenue
$100M
Cast
Matt Damon
as Edward Bell Wilson
Angelina Jolie
as Margaret Ann Russell
Robert De Niro
as Bill Sullivan
Alec Baldwin
as Sam Murach
William Hurt
as Philip Allen
Joe Pesci
as Joseph Palmi
John Turturro
as Raymond Brocco
Billy Crudup
as Archibald Cummings
Tammy Blanchard
as Laura
Michael Gambon
as Dr. Fredericks
Timothy Hutton
as Thomas Wilson
John Sessions
as Valentin Mironov #1/Yuri Modin
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2006
Runtime
2h 47m
Language
English
Rating
6.4 / 10
Budget
$85M
Box Office
$100M
Production Companies
Universal Pictures • Morgan Creek Entertainment • Tribeca Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Good Shepherd?▼
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What is The Good Shepherd about?▼
Edward Wilson, the only witness to his father's suicide and member of the Skull and Bones Society while a student at Yale, is a morally upright young man who values honor and discretion, qualities that help him to be recruited for a career in the newly founded OSS. His dedication to his work does not come without a price though, leading him to sacrifice his ideals and eventually his family.
Who directed The Good Shepherd?▼
The Good Shepherd was directed by Robert De Niro and released in 2006. It is a drama, thriller, history film.
How long is The Good Shepherd?▼
The Good Shepherd has a runtime of 2 hours and 47 minutes (167 minutes total).
Who stars in The Good Shepherd?▼
The cast of The Good Shepherd includes Matt Damon as Edward Bell Wilson, Angelina Jolie as Margaret Ann Russell, Robert De Niro as Bill Sullivan, Alec Baldwin as Sam Murach, William Hurt as Philip Allen and more.
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