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Traitor

Play trailer Poster for Traitor PG-13,  2008,  1h 53m,  Action/ Mystery & Thriller Play Trailer Watchlist
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When straight-arrow agent Roy Clayton (Guy Pearce) assumes command of a special FBI task force, he becomes entangled in a web of covert operations. All the clues in Clayton's investigation point to Samir Horn (Don Cheadle), a former Special Ops soldier who now aids terrorists. But as Clayton digs deeper and contradictory evidence begins to emerge, he begins to question Horn's motives.
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Critics Consensus

Despite another reliable performance from Don Cheadle, Traitor suffers from too many cliches and an unfocused narrative.

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Edward Porter The Times (UK) Mar 31, 2009
2/5
Much harder to see coming is the film's denouement, but that's only because of its extreme silliness. Go to Full Review
Jonathan Williams Little White Lies Mar 27, 2009
4/5
Traitor has its faults. It's overlong, contrived in parts and ultimately resorts to some predictable tactics. The irresistible question is whether the US would be making films like this if 9/11 hadn't happened. Go to Full Review
Sam Toy Empire Magazine Mar 27, 2009
3/5
More carefully measured than many of its American contemporaries, Traitor doesn't match the heights of Syriana, but sits comfortably above, say, The Kingdom for mapping out the complexities of its issues . Go to Full Review
Martin Tsai New York Sun Apr 22, 2023
“Traitor” plays it safe and, unfortunately, sells its audience short as a thinking man’s thriller. Go to Full Review
Jason Best Movie Talk Nov 21, 2020
Writer-director Jeffrey Nachmanoff bends over backwards to be even-handed, but his attempts at balance come over as earnestly unsubtle. Go to Full Review
Nikki Baughan Roll Credits Oct 29, 2019
4/5
[Traitor] is, however, a solid thriller, exhilarating when it needs to be and entertaining throughout, with another exemplary performance from Cheadle at its heart. Go to Full Review
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Harry G Mar 29, 2019 Yes. I recommend this movie. Kind of felt bad for the bus driver. Once you see it, you will understand.
Harry W Feb 7, 2019 A Pretentious Close-Call. Traitor Nachmanoff is far from being serious about the sincerity he ought to ooze in such geo-political themed film, the final answer is unbearable. With none whatsoever rhythm, this overly ridden feature relies upon the caliber of the promising cast, which they hold on to it as always. The first act, a sleazy escape that whispers nothing but close calls has a poor build up to expect it to enchant the viewers. Such intense sequences are often and should, enter the film in its latter stages, in order to convey the fear or the stakes among the viewers. After which, the film digs up into familiar land and pulls out nothing but a bunch of cliches as the so called surprising element, that may be justifying but can be seen far before it even hits the screen. This good cop gone bad and vice versa on the other side of the door, just doesn't work. Often when there is not enough content to drive the stick, the screenplay allows the cast to handle the wheel, unfortunately, the window of allowing Pearce and Cheadle to strike horns on screen is shucked out of the table carelessly. Cheadle; as the torch bearer, the see-saw of the game, pours his heart into the film and serves us enough reasons to survive this quest. Pearce is equally challenging to Cheadle with Daniels getting few stand out moments. The theme where Cheadle often resists in the film is worth exploring, the preaching on the nobility and fair and unfair trials that is put upfront on the screen, gives enough room for him to stretch his muscles. Traitor cannot be considered as a thriller, there is very little to be thrilled about, and as far as drama is concerned, this already experienced dull venture of right and wrong is getting outdated. See more
Draco L Apr 2, 2018 A good movie that's owning on Blu Ray
Rey R Sep 6, 2017 It's a morality play and a political diatribe and doesn't claim to be more. One man's cliche is another man's trope. Good acting, good suspense, real conclusion. See more
Kylo S Feb 5, 2017 Good film, I just have to wonder why a premium cable channel chose to air it new when federal judges have overturned the Moslem ban. See more
Luke R Feb 1, 2017 It's good movie to watch
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Synopsis When straight-arrow agent Roy Clayton (Guy Pearce) assumes command of a special FBI task force, he becomes entangled in a web of covert operations. All the clues in Clayton's investigation point to Samir Horn (Don Cheadle), a former Special Ops soldier who now aids terrorists. But as Clayton digs deeper and contradictory evidence begins to emerge, he begins to question Horn's motives.
Director
Jeffrey Nachmanoff
Producer
David Hoberman, Todd Lieberman, Don Cheadle, Jeffrey Silver
Screenwriter
Jeffrey Nachmanoff
Distributor
Overture Films
Production Co
Mandeville Films, Crescendo, Hyde Park Entertainment
Rating
PG-13 (Intense Violent Sequences|Brief Language|Thematic Material)
Genre
Action, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 27, 2008, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 10, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA)
$23.5M
Runtime
1h 53m
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