Syriana
6.4/10
Rating
128 min
Runtime
2005
Release Year
Stephen Gaghan
Director
Cast
George Clooney, Matt Damon, Jeffrey Wright, Chris Cooper, Amanda Peet
Quick Synopsis
Set against the complex landscape of the Middle Eastern oil industry, this drama follows several interconnected stories. Bennett Holiday, an American lawyer, is tasked with managing a controversial merger between oil companies. At the same time, Bryan Woodman, an energy analyst based in Switzerland, faces personal loss and new opportunities during his interactions with Arabian royalty. Meanwhile, Bob Barnes, a seasoned CIA agent, discovers a dangerous assassination plot that reveals deeper political tensions.
Detailed Synopsis of Syriana
The Middle Eastern oil industry is the backdrop of this tense drama, which weaves together numerous story lines. Bennett Holiday is an American lawyer in charge of facilitating a dubious merger of oil companies, while Bryan Woodman, a Switzerland-based energy analyst, experiences both personal tragedy and opportunity during a visit with Arabian royalty. Meanwhile, veteran CIA agent Bob Barnes uncovers an assassination plot with unsettling origins.
