The Good Shepherd 2006
“Edward Wilson believed in America, and he would sacrifice everything he loved to protect it.”
What is The Good Shepherd?
The Good Shepherd is a film first released in 2006. Catalogued under Drama, Thriller, History.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2006
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 167 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 11, 2006
- Studios
- Universal Pictures, Morgan Creek Entertainment, Tribeca Productions
- Genres
- Drama, Thriller, History
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Overview
The Good Shepherd is a film first released in 2006. Catalogued under Drama, Thriller, History. Produced and broadcast by Universal Pictures, Morgan Creek Entertainment, Tribeca Productions. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A principled Yale graduate joins the nascent CIA, sacrificing his ideals and family.”
- Explores the moral cost of espionage
- Features a complex protagonist torn between duty and family
- Rich period detail of early intelligence agencies
- At 2h 47m, the film is lengthy
- Its deliberate pacing may not suit viewers seeking fast action
Watch it if you appreciate character-driven political dramas about the origins of American intelligence.
The film’s serious, mature tone and themes of sacrifice make it suited for adult audiences.
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When was "The Good Shepherd" released?
It was released in the United States on December 11, 2006.
What is the runtime of the film?
The film runs approximately 2 hours and 47 minutes.
What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as drama, thriller, and history.
Who is the central character?
The story follows Edward Wilson, a Yale graduate and early OSS operative.
What themes does the film explore?
It examines honor, discretion, and the personal costs of espionage in early American intelligence.
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