The Hunt for Jihadi John
Originally released in 2019. The Hunt for Jihadi John is a documentary film. directed by Anthony Wonke.
Starring Mohammed Emwazi, Diane Foley, and Emma El-Badawy
Synopsis
The inside story of Mohammed Emwazi's journey from being an ordinary London boy to becoming terrorist 'Jihadi John', and the intelligence operatives' attempts to catch him.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 20, 2019
6 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
Iraq
+ 2 more
Director
Top Cast
Mohammed Emwazi
as Self (archive footage)
Diane Foley
as Self, James Foley's mother
Emma El-Badawy
as Self (as Emman El-Badawy)
Robert Verkaik
as Self, author of 'Jihadi John: The Making of a Terrorist'
Jo Shuter
as Self
Claudia Giarrusso
as Self
Douglas H. Wise
as Self, retired member of CIA's Senior Intelligence Service
David Petraeus
as Self
James Foley
as Self (archive footage)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Nutopia
- HBO
- HBO Documentary Films
- Live Media
- Entertainment One
- Channel 4 Television
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Hunt for Jihadi John about?
The inside story of Mohammed Emwazi's journey from being an ordinary London boy to becoming terrorist 'Jihadi John', and the intelligence operatives' attempts to catch him.
Who directed The Hunt for Jihadi John?
The Hunt for Jihadi John was directed by Anthony Wonke.
How long is The Hunt for Jihadi John?
The Hunt for Jihadi John has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was The Hunt for Jihadi John released?
The Hunt for Jihadi John was released on May 20, 2019 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Hunt for Jihadi John?
The main cast of The Hunt for Jihadi John includes Mohammed Emwazi, Diane Foley, Emma El-Badawy, Robert Verkaik, Jo Shuter.