Read the the devils double movie synopsis, view the movie trailer, get cast and crew information, see movie photos, and more on. Check out audio clips from all track on the album below. Director lee tamahoris the devils double is based on the true story of an iraqi army officer enlisted as a body double for dictator saddam husseins corrupt son uday, due to their physical resemblance. German translation of devil the official collins englishgerman dictionary online. The further problem with this choice is that the psychopath is, unfortunately, far more interesting on a firstimpression basis. Directed by lee tamahori, the devils double, which had its premiere at the sundance film. Release dates 1 also known as aka 0 release dates uk 26 december 2011. The devils double provokes thought and begs conversation as it entertains.
One of those films which an extra half hour would have given more substance to the story. The devils double 2011 having been forced to act as a body double for one of saddam husseins sons, latif yahia dominic cooper gives an insiders look at the life of the iraqi tyrant. In a world entrenched in betrayal and corruption, knowing who to trust becomes a matter of life or death for latif, as he battles to escape from his forced. The devils double is a 2011 belgiandutch film directed by lee tamahori, written by michael.
Thriller tracing the story of an iraqi soldier forced to be the body double of saddam husseins sadistic son uday. This movie was about saddam husseins son uday and the guy forced to pose as his body double. The devils double soundtrack from 2011, composed by christian henson. With his family threatened with death if he fails to. The devils double is a 2011 belgiandutch film directed by lee tamahori, written by michael thomas, and starring dominic cooper in the dual role of uday hussein and latif yahia. The devils double the shoes of a psychopath the new. The devils double premiere highlights by dean simmons. Missing this would mean missing one of the most brilliant acting displays of the year and while the film feels. I want a german equivalent for the devils in detail, which literally means. And, by forcibly recruited we mean imprisoned, beaten and told his family will all be killed if he doesnt comply. The soundtrack will be released on july 26, 2011 and is available for preorder on amazon.
Updated theres an interesting story by ed caesar in tomorrows sunday times. The devils double is a 2011 film about uday hussein, the psychopathic son of saddam hussein, and latif yahia, his reluctant body double. Free devils due dvd cover 2014 r2 german ready to download and print. The official national hockey league website including news, rosters, stats, schedules, teams, and video. The movie shows what went on behind closed doors of the sadistic family that.
The devils double is kept afloat by dominic coopers fascinating performance. The devils double tells the extraordinary story of latif yahia, the iraqi army lieutenant who became the standin for saddam husseins sadistic son, uday. Based on actual events, the devils double recounts the remarkable tale of latif yahia, an iraqi army lieutenant who was summoned to saddam husseins palace in 1987 and ordered to become the fiday, or body double, of his notorious eldest son, uday. If ever there was a film requiring the same actor to play two roles, this is that film.
Cast, crew and celebrity guests arrive and are interviewed at the uk premiere of the devils double. The devils double the shoes of a psychopath the new york. The devils double is a great action packed thriller of a movie with fantastic performances from not one but two actors playing doubles philip quast saddam hussein also plays saddams double faoz alemiri i think i got that right and although you dont see too much of. Add to watchlist an in depth look behind the scenes of the hussain empire. This plan sounds simple when you describe what needs to be done at a high level, but actually doing it will be very difficult when it comes to the details. The devils double 2011 based on the shocking true story of latif, an iraqi army lieutenant forced to become the body double of saddam husseins depraved and sadistic son, uday. Based on a gripping, unbelievable true story of money, power and opulent decadence, lionsgates the devils double takes a whiteknuckle ride deep into the lawless playground of excess and violence known as baghdad, 1987. Based upon the autobiographical novel of latif yahia, a body double for saddam husseins son uday hussein during the late 1980s, director lee tamahoris latest film the devils double 2011 stars. I first saw this movie by chance when it aired on uk bbc. Dominic cooper, a british actor who has previously played mostly secondstring leading men, rises to the challenge with an astonishing dual performance, often acting with himself through seamless special effects. The devils double, berlin film festival the independent. Over 100,000 german translations of english words and phrases.
Latif yahia, army lieutenant and former school companion of saddam husseins sadistic son uday hussein, is violently. Based on a gripping, unbelievable true story of money, power and opulent decadence, the devils double takes a whiteknuckle ride deep into the lawless playground of excess and violence known as baghdad, 1987. House of saddam did it better but of course covered a wider subject matter than just uday. The album includes the films score composed by christian henson. The devils double offers no entryway into its story. Trapped, tortured and fearful for the safety of his family, latif has no choice but to comply. He is forced to become part of udays insane life of excess and brutality, a world entrenched in betrayal and corruption an experience for which he. Registered users can download videos in hd mp4 or hd divx. Set in the late 1980s and early 90s, the film examines the runup to the first gulf war and its aftermath. Lakeshore records has revealed the details for the soundtrack release for the drama the devils double.
Lee tamahori at an event for the devils double 2011 dominic cooper in the devils double. Released by lakeshore records in 2011 containing music from the devils double 2011. The devils double tells the true story of latif yahia, a young iraqi man who because of his likeness to sadam husseins son uday is forcibly recruited to work as udays body double in 1987. Based on a true story, a common mans life is altered when he is forced to bodydouble for saddam husseins son, protecting him from assassination. As uday, he is a sadistic, cokesnorting, boozeswilling murderer and rapist. With his two friends, a videogameobsessed young man finds himself in a strange. Watch the devils double 2011 full movie free online.
The devils double is a fantastic film that features a central performance so compelling, youd be foolish to look away even for a second. Ludivine sagnier talks the devils double by makingof. In lee tamahoris devils double, dominic cooper plays saddam husseins. Summoned from the frontline to saddam husseins palace, iraqi army lieutenant latif yahia dominic cooper is thrust into the highest echelons of the royal family when. Latif yahia and dominic cooper and highlights of the uk premiere. The tangled tale behind the devils double eoin butler. The eldest son of despot saddam has just asked latif to be his body double. Duration 3 min 7 sec views 5,477 posted on june 25, 2011 director lee tamahori writer michael thomas studio lionsgate release february 11, 2011 cast.
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