Syriana

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Plot / Synopsis

From writer/director Stephen Gaghan, winner of the Best Screenplay Academy Award for Traffic, comes Syriana, a political thriller that unfolds against the intrigue of the global oil industry. From the players brokering back-room deals in Washington to the men toiling in the oil fields of the Persian Gulf, the film's multiple storylines weave together to illuminate the human consequences of the fierce pursuit of wealth and power. As a career CIA operative (George Clooney) begins to uncover the disturbing truth about the work he has devoted his life to, an up-and-coming oil broker (Matt Damon) faces an unimaginable family tragedy and finds redemption in his partnership with an idealistic Gulf prince (Alexander Siddig). A corporate lawyer (Jeffrey Wright) faces a moral dilemma as he finesses the questionable merger of two powerful U.S. oil companies, while across the globe, a disenfranchised Pakistani teenager (Mazhar Munir) falls prey to the recruiting efforts of a charismatic cleric. Each plays their small part in the vast and complex system that powers the industry, unaware of the explosive impact their lives will have upon the world.

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Weekend Box Office Overview 12-20
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December 20, 2005

Weekend Box Office Overview 12-12
Narnia has a huge opening while Syriana makes a suprising debut.
December 12, 2005

Syriana Gets Reviewed
The box office numbers gave praise to the film, but what about the viewers?
November 29, 2005

Syriana Gets Some Limited Love
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November 28, 2005

2nd Syriana Poster
New poster for the film that takes a hard look at the oil industry.
November 15, 2005

Syriana Movie Stills
A big dose comes all covered in oil.
October 17, 2005

Syriana Teaser Trailer!
Check out all the Middle East craziness.
October 5, 2005

Syriana Poster Up
New poster and an updated synopsis for the film.
September 12, 2005

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