In the Loop

Jan 22, 2009

1h 46m

★ 7.0

The fate of the world is on the line.

Overview

The US President and the UK Prime Minister are planning on launching a war in the Middle East, but—behind the scenes—government officials and advisers are either promoting the war or are trying to prevent it.

Genres

Comedy

Production Companies

Aramid Entertainment

BBC Film

UK Film Council

Protagonist Pictures

In the Loop Trailers

Cast

Malcolm Tucker

Peter Capaldi

Simon Foster

Tom Hollander

Judy Molloy

Gina McKee

Lt Gen. George Miller

James Gandolfini

Toby Wright

Chris Addison

Liza Weld

Anna Chlumsky

Jamie McDonald

Paul Higgins

Karen Clarke

Mimi Kennedy

Sir Jonathan Tutt

Alex Macqueen

Suzy

Olivia Poulet

Linton Barwick

David Rasche

Michael Rodgers

James Smith

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