In the Loop (2009)

  • NR
  • 01/22/2009 (US)
  • Comedy
  • 1h 46m

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.

Armando Iannucci

Screenplay, Director

Jesse Armstrong

Screenplay

Simon Blackwell

Screenplay

Tony Roche

Screenplay

Cast

Peter Capaldi's headshot

Peter Capaldi

Malcolm Tucker
Tom Hollander's headshot

Tom Hollander

Simon Foster
Gina McKee's headshot

Gina McKee

Judy Molloy
James Gandolfini's headshot

James Gandolfini

Lt Gen. George Miller
Chris Addison's headshot

Chris Addison

Toby Wright
Anna Chlumsky's headshot

Anna Chlumsky

Liza Weld
Paul Higgins's headshot

Paul Higgins

Jamie McDonald
Mimi Kennedy's headshot

Mimi Kennedy

Karen Clarke

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