Lions for Lambs
Brief Synopsis
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Two determined students at a West Coast University, Arian and Ernest, follow the inspiration of their idealistic professor, Dr. Malley, and attempt to do something important with their lives. But when the two make the bold decision to join the battle in Afghanistan, Malley is both moved and distraught. Now, as Arian and Ernest fight for survival in the field, they become the string that binds together two disparate stories on opposite sides of America. In California, an anguished Dr. Malley attempts to reach a privileged but disaffected student, who is the very opposite of Arian and Ernest. Meanwhile, in Washington D.C. the charismatic Presidential hopeful, Senator Jasper Irving, is about to give a bombshell story to a probing TV journalist that may affect Arian and Ernest's fates. As arguments, memories and bullets fly, the three stories are woven ever more tightly together, revealing how each of these Americans has a profound impact on each other--and the world.
Cast & Crew
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Robert Redford
Director
Robert Redford
Tom Cruise
Meryl Streep
Michael Peña
Andrew Garfield
Film Details
Also Known As
Lejon och lamm
MPAA Rating
Genre
Drama
Political
War
Release Date
2007
Production Company
20th Century Fox Distribution; Andell Entertainment; Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment, Inc.; Cinelease, Inc.; Deluxe Entertainment Services Group; Efilm; Film Finances, Inc.; Fireman'S Fund Insurance Company; For Stars Catering; Global Entertainment Partners; Illusion Arts, Inc.; Industrial Light + Magic; J.L. Fisher, Inc.; Joann Kane Music Service; Kleinberg, Lange, Cuddy & Carlo, LLP; Lucasfilm, Ltd.; Marin County; New Deal Studios, Inc.; Now Clear This!; Pacific Title & Art Studio; Panavision, Ltd.; Pic; Pic Agency; Reel Security; Scarlet Letters; Skywalker Sound; Sony Pictures Scoring Stage; Sound One; United Artists Films; Universal Studios Sound Facilities; Warner Bros. Worldwide Studio Facilities; Wildwood Enterprises
Distribution Company
METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER STUDIOS INC. (MGM ); 20th Century Fox International; 20th Century Fox International; 20th Century Fox Russia; Bontonfilm; Cinepix Sp. Z O.O.; Clmc Multimedia Sa; Continental Film D.O.O. (Cf); Empire; Equinoxe Films; Filmcompagniet; Forum; Fs Film Oy; Intercom; MGM Distribution Company; MGM Home Entertainment; Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc.; Nu-Metro; Odeon S.A.; Ozen Film; Sena; Tatra Film; Tuck; United Motion Pictures (Ump); Özen Film
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 32m
Synopsis
Two determined students at a West Coast University, Arian and Ernest, follow the inspiration of their idealistic professor, Dr. Malley, and attempt to do something important with their lives. But when the two make the bold decision to join the battle in Afghanistan, Malley is both moved and distraught. Now, as Arian and Ernest fight for survival in the field, they become the string that binds together two disparate stories on opposite sides of America. In California, an anguished Dr. Malley attempts to reach a privileged but disaffected student, who is the very opposite of Arian and Ernest. Meanwhile, in Washington D.C. the charismatic Presidential hopeful, Senator Jasper Irving, is about to give a bombshell story to a probing TV journalist that may affect Arian and Ernest's fates. As arguments, memories and bullets fly, the three stories are woven ever more tightly together, revealing how each of these Americans has a profound impact on each other--and the world.
Director
Robert Redford
Director
Cast
Robert Redford
Tom Cruise
Meryl Streep
Michael Peña
Andrew Garfield
Derek Luke
Peter Berg
Kevin Dunn
Larry Bates
Christopher May
David Pease
Heidi Janson
Christopher Carley
George Back
Kristy Wu
Bo Brown
Josh Zuckerman
Samanthia Carroll
Chris Jordan
Angela Stefanelli
John Reynolds
Paula Rhodes
Muna Otaru
Clay Wilcox
Sarayu Rao
Amanda Loncar
Richard Burns
Kevin Collins
Candace Moon
Chris Hoffman
Louise Linton
Jennifer Sommerfield
Wynonna Smith
Babar Peerzada
Wade Harlan
Paul Adams
Michael Peoples
Jasper Randall
Vocals
Russell R Anderson
Lead Person
Kevin Patrick Collins
Kevin Collins
Crew
Bill Abbott
Music Editor
Jerry Adams
Stand-In
Kimberly Aguirre
Accountant
Dan Akers
Digital Effects Artist
Evrim Akyilmaz
Visual Effects
Jon Alexander
Digital Effects Artist
Kevin Arthur
Visual Effects
Mustaq Ashrafi
Makeup Artist
Okan Ataman
Digital Effects Artist
François Audovy
Art Director
Brian Edward Avery
Stunt Performer
James Babineaux
Electrician
Lance Baetkey
Digital Effects Artist
Jerome Bakum
Visual Effects Editor
Chris Balog
Digital Effects Artist
Christopher Barron
Audio Mixer
Margaret Batjer
Music
Scott Bauer
Assistant Property Master
Lester Bays
Props
Herman Beeftink
Song Performer
Herman Beeftink
Song
Erik Behar
Visual Effects
Gavin J. Behrman
Production Auditor
Kevin Bell
Digital Effects Artist
Steve Berens
Animal Wrangler
Jason Billington
Digital Effects Artist
David Bilow
Associate Editor
Duncan Blackman
Digital Effects Artist
John Blausey
Production
David Blitstein
Special Effects Foreman
Michael Bogen
2-D Artist
Bryan Booth
Generator Operator
Dan Bornstein
Visual Effects
David Boulton
Adr Mixer
Christopher Boyes
Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Dan Bradley
Unit Director
Danny Bramson
Consultant
Amanda J Brand
Unit Publicist
Patrick Brennan
Digital Effects Artist
Jerrold F. Brooks
Props
Jill Brooks
Production
Chantell Brown
Production
Jeffrey S Brown
Greensman
John A. Brubaker
Transportation
Gary Burritt
Negative Cutter
Lois Burwell
Makeup
John Campuzano
Visual Effects
Rick Canelli
Adr
Greg Cantrell
Rigging Electrician
Andrea Caretta
3-D Artist
Matthew Michael Carnahan
Screenplay
Matthew Michael Carnahan
Producer
Dan Carpluk
Grip
Leo C Castellano
Makeup
Daniel Cavey
Visual Effects
Charmaine Chan
Production
Hui Ling Chang
Production
John Chichester
Set Designer
Liz Chiz
Props Buyer
Gary A. Clark
Painter
Eden Clark-coblenz
Costume Supervisor
Dylan Coates
Visual Effects
Grady Cofer
Visual Effects Supervisor
Dan E Collier
Driver
Kevin Collins
Advisor
Xiomara Comrie
Camera Assistant
Brian Connor
Digital Effects Artist
Michael Conte
Compositing Supervisor
Dennis Cooper
Production
Brieween Corry
Grip
John Countryman
Audio Mixer
Steve Cremin
Special Effects Coordinator
Demelza Cronin
Assistant Production Coordinator
Charlie Croughwell
Stunt Coordinator
Tom Cruise
Studio Executive
Brad Curry
Art Department
Roderick Curry
Foreman
Jill Daly
Visual Effects
Sandy De Crescent
Original Music
Gabriel De Cunto
Makeup Artist
Lori De Lapp
Costume Supervisor
Richard Denson
Driver
John Diersing
Props
Michael Diersing
Construction Coordinator
Tracy Dixon
Casting
Reggie Dominguez
Production Assistant
Jeff Doran
Digital Effects Artist
Lindsay Dougherty
Cashier
Robert Dean Dowling
Rigging Electrician
Ed Dunkley
Video
Michelle Dunton
Researcher
Jenny Eagan
Assistant Costume Designer
Diana Edgmon
Costumer
Janeen Elliott
Digital Effects Artist
Josh Elliott
On-Set Dresser
Jimmy Ellis
Chief Lighting Technician
Sean England
Foley Recordist
Jack English
Chief Lighting Technician
Christian F Eubank
Special Effects Technician
Frank Eulner
Sound Designer
Antonio Evans
Medic
Roel Failma
Stunt Performer
Tracy Falco
Producer
Howard Fannon
Assistant Property Master
Andre Fenley
Supervising Sound Editor
Anna Fields
Production Coordinator
Carl Fischer
Boom Operator
Jay Floyd
Rights & Clearances
David Fogler
Digital Effects Artist
Tony Fonseca
Driver
Clay Fontenot
Stunt Performer
Doug Ford
Other
Thomas W Foster
Medic
Mark Freund
Visual Effects Supervisor
Albert Frigone
Loader
Jeff Frost
Models
Rachel Galbraith
Post-Production Assistant
Brian Gallagher
Adr
Ginny Galloway
Production Coordinator
Edgar Garcia
Craft Service
Marco Garcia
Craft Service
Rene Garcia
Digital Effects Artist
Andrew Gardner
Visual Effects
Pascal Garneau
Foley Editor
Wilma Garscadden-gahret
Script Supervisor
Jennifer Gerber
Assistant
Michael Gerbes
Adr Mixer
Angela Giannoni
Digital Effects Artist
Raymond Gibbs
Gang Boss
Tom Gibson
Key Grip
Alex Gitler
Compositing Supervisor
Rick Glenn
On-Set Dresser
Eileen Godoy
Film Lab
Jeff Gomillion
Adr Mixer
Sean Graham
Stunt Performer
Bernie Granados
Medic
Jonathan Greber
Audio Mixer
Elizabeth Greenberg
Casting Associate
Susan Greenhow
Visual Effects Producer
Joseph Grossberg
Visual Effects Supervisor
J R Grubbs
Sound Effects Editor
Chris Haarhoff
Camera Operator
Jason Hadley
On-Set Dresser
Ann Hadsell
Adr Mixer
Scott E. Handt
Construction
Gene Hara
Electrician
Steve Hardie
Production Designer
Barbara Harris
Adr Voice Casting
Roland Hathaway
Special Effects Foreman
Andrew Hauptman
Producer
Delia Hauser
Costumer
Maureen Healy
2-D Artist
J. Roy Helland
Hair
J. Roy Helland
Makeup
James Henderson
Stand-In
Jourdan Henderson
Art Department Coordinator
Andre Hernandez
Craft Service
Ellen Heuer
Foley Artist
Corey Hill
Hair Stylist
Elizabeth Himelstein
Dialect Coach
Paul Hirsch
Editing
Lora Hirschberg
Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Petur Hliddal
Sound Mixer
Phillip Hoffman
Visual Effects Producer
R J Hohman
Special Effects Technician
Bill Holderman
Associate Producer
Toby Holguin
Stunt Performer
Zain Homer
Digital Effects Artist
Michael Honrada
Digital Effects Artist
Jonathan Hook
Location Manager
Jim Hourihan
Software Engineer
Shirley Hsiao
Production
Darryl Humber
Dolly Grip
David Hunter
Visual Effects Editor
Joe Hutshing
Editor
Richard Hymns
Supervising Sound Editor
Amanda Instone
Rotoscope Animator
Amanda Instone
Background Painter
Mark Isham
Music Composer
Mike Jackson
Assistant Editor
David James
Photography
Julie Janney
Stand-In
Chris Jensen
Film Lab
Thomas R Johnston
Script Supervisor
Ryan Jones
Digital Effects Artist
Will Jorgenson
Location Manager
Donna Kail
Assistant
Nick Karas
Special Effects Technician
Avy Kaufman
Casting
Paul Kavanagh
Animation Supervisor
Patrick Keenan
2-D Artist
April Kelley
Camera Assistant
Gary Kelso
Grip
Jamie Kemp
Craft Service
Charles Kern
Painter
Chris Kieffer
Video
David Kramer
Casting Associate
Mark Labonge
Camera Operator
Mark Labonge
Steadicam Operator
Mike Lane
Sound Department
Film Details
Also Known As
Lejon och lamm
MPAA Rating
Genre
Drama
Political
War
Release Date
2007
Production Company
20th Century Fox Distribution; Andell Entertainment; Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment, Inc.; Cinelease, Inc.; Deluxe Entertainment Services Group; Efilm; Film Finances, Inc.; Fireman'S Fund Insurance Company; For Stars Catering; Global Entertainment Partners; Illusion Arts, Inc.; Industrial Light + Magic; J.L. Fisher, Inc.; Joann Kane Music Service; Kleinberg, Lange, Cuddy & Carlo, LLP; Lucasfilm, Ltd.; Marin County; New Deal Studios, Inc.; Now Clear This!; Pacific Title & Art Studio; Panavision, Ltd.; Pic; Pic Agency; Reel Security; Scarlet Letters; Skywalker Sound; Sony Pictures Scoring Stage; Sound One; United Artists Films; Universal Studios Sound Facilities; Warner Bros. Worldwide Studio Facilities; Wildwood Enterprises
Distribution Company
METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER STUDIOS INC. (MGM ); 20th Century Fox International; 20th Century Fox International; 20th Century Fox Russia; Bontonfilm; Cinepix Sp. Z O.O.; Clmc Multimedia Sa; Continental Film D.O.O. (Cf); Empire; Equinoxe Films; Filmcompagniet; Forum; Fs Film Oy; Intercom; MGM Distribution Company; MGM Home Entertainment; Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc.; Nu-Metro; Odeon S.A.; Ozen Film; Sena; Tatra Film; Tuck; United Motion Pictures (Ump); Özen Film
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 32m
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Miscellaneous Notes
Released in United States Fall November 9, 2007
Released in United States on Video April 8, 2008
Released in United States 2007
Released in United States October 2007
Released in United States November 2007
Shown at London Film Festival (Gala) October 17-November 1, 2007.
Shown at Rome Film Festival (Cinema 2007) October 18-27, 2007.
Released in United States Fall November 9, 2007
Released in United States on Video April 8, 2008
Released in United States 2007 (Shown at London Film Festival (Gala) October 17-November 1, 2007.)
Released in United States October 2007 (Shown at Rome Film Festival (Cinema 2007) October 18-27, 2007.)
Released in United States November 2007 (Shown at AFI/Los Angeles International Film Festival (Gala--Opening Night) November 1-11, 2007.)
Project was included on the 2006 Black List.
