The Mauritanian (2021)

After years of confinement at Guantanamo Bay, Mohamedou Ould Slahi finds a powerful ally in defense attorney Nancy Hollander. Based on a true story.

Director: Kevin Macdonald
Cast: Benedict Cumberbatch, Zachary Levi, Shailene Woodley, Jodie Foster, Saamer Usmani, Tahar Rahim
Runtime: 02h 09m
Type: Movie

The Mauritanian (2021)

After years of confinement at Guantanamo Bay, Mohamedou Ould Slahi finds a powerful ally in defense attorney Nancy Hollander. Based on a true story.

Director: Kevin Macdonald
Cast: Benedict Cumberbatch, Zachary Levi, Shailene Woodley, Jodie Foster, Saamer Usmani, Tahar Rahim
Runtime: 02h 09m
Type: Movie
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