The Response (2008)
Overview
THE RESPONSE is a courtroom drama based on the actual transcripts of the Guantanamo Bay military tribunals. Conceived in the vein of "12 Angry Men", the film revolves around the trial of a suspected enemy combatant and the military judges who must decide his fate.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 1.123 |
Directed By
Adam Rodgers
TOP CAST
Kate Mulgrew
Colonel Simms
Peter Riegert
Colonel Jefferson
Aasif Mandvi
Al-Aqar
Sig Libowitz
Captain Miller
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