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Secrets of State

December 10, 2008 1h 40m 5.8/10 (117 votes)

Originally released in 2008. Secrets of State is a thriller film. directed by Philippe Haïm.

Starring Gérard Lanvin, Vahina Giocante, and Nicolas Duvauchelle

Synopsis

In France, terrorist groups and intelligence agencies battle in a merciless war everyday, in the name of radically opposed ideologies. Yet, terrorist and secret agents lead almost the same lives. Condemned to secrecy, these masters of manipulation follow the same methods. Alex and Al Barad are two of them. The former is the head of the D.G.S.E.'s (Direction Générale de la Sécurité Extérieure, the French equivalent of the CIA or the MI6) counter-terrorism unit while the latter reigns over a terrorist network, and both fight using the most ruthless of weapons: human beings.

Quick Facts

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Release Date December 10, 2008 17 years ago
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Runtime 1h 40m 100 minutes total
User Rating 5.8/10 Mixed (117 votes)
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Budget $15M Production budget
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Language French Original language
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Country France Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
FR
Budget
$15,000,000

Production Companies

  • UGC Distribution
  • France 2 Cinéma
  • France 3 Cinéma

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Secrets of State about?

In France, terrorist groups and intelligence agencies battle in a merciless war everyday, in the name of radically opposed ideologies. Yet, terrorist and secret agents lead almost the same lives. C...

Who directed Secrets of State?

Secrets of State was directed by Philippe Haïm.

How long is Secrets of State?

Secrets of State has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).

When was Secrets of State released?

Secrets of State was released on December 10, 2008 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Secrets of State?

The main cast of Secrets of State includes Gérard Lanvin, Vahina Giocante, Nicolas Duvauchelle, Simon Abkarian, Rachida Brakni.

Is Secrets of State worth watching?

Secrets of State has a user rating of 5.8/10 based on 117 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.