Jul. 25, 2014|United Kingdom | United States | Germany|121 Min.|R
Genre: Thriller
Description: “A Most Wanted Man” (2014) is a gripping thriller that follows the story of Issa Karpov, a Chechen political refugee who has endured torture by Russian security forces. He illegally enters Hamburg, Germany, where he becomes the focus of a covert German intelligence team led by Günther Bachmann. Bachmann’s team specializes in recruiting informants connected to Islamic terrorist groups.
Assisting Bachmann is his capable colleague, Irna Frey. The team discovers Karpov’s presence in Hamburg and his alleged ties to Chechen terrorists. Simultaneously, Bachmann’s team monitors Dr. Abdullah, a respected Muslim philanthropist suspected of directing a portion of his funds to al-Qaeda, though no concrete evidence exists. The investigation attracts the attention of high-ranking German security official Mohr and American diplomat Sullivan, who appear more interested in immediate arrests than Bachmann’s long-term strategy of turning suspects into informants.
Bachmann, a seasoned yet disheveled operative, has a deep understanding of Islamic terrorism but faces mistrust from politicians and American intelligence. He strives to protect innocent individuals entangled in dangerous webs. Karpov seeks the help
Cast director: Anton Corbijn
Cast actor: Philip Seymour Hoffman, Willem Dafoe, Robin Wright, Rachel McAdams, Grigoriy Dobrygin, Homayoun Ershadi, Nina Hoss, Daniel Brühl, Herbert Grönemeyer, Mehdi Dehbi
Original name: A Most Wanted Man