The Men Who Stare at Goats (2009)

Directed by: Grant Heslov

Cast: George Clooney, Jeff Bridges, Ewan McGregor, Kevin Spacey

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Fri Sep 11, 6:30 PM – ROY THOMSON HALL
OFF-SALE: Sun Sep 13, 11:30 AM – RYERSON

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Synopsis: Reporter Bob Wilton (Ewan McGregor) is in search of his next big story when he encounters Lyn Cassady (Academy Award® winner George Clooney), a shadowy figure who claims to be part of an experimental U.S. military unit. According to Cassady, the New Earth Army is changing the way wars are fought. A legion of "Warrior Monks" with unparalleled psychic powers can read the enemy's thoughts, pass through solid walls and even kill a goat simply by staring at it. When the programme's founder, Bill Django (Oscar® nominee Jeff Bridges), goes missing, Cassady's mission is to find him in this quirky dark comedy, inspired by a real story.

Programme: Gala Presentations

Language: English

Country: USA

Runtime: 93 minutes

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La Soga (2009)
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