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The Messenger

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Original title

The Messenger

Year

2009

Running time

107 min.

Country

United States

Director

Oren Moverman

Screenwriter

Oren Moverman, Alessandro Camon

Cast

Music

Nathan Larson

Cinematography

Bobby Bukowski

Producer

Oscilloscope Pictures, Sherazade Film Development, Good Worldwide, Omnilab Media, The Mark Gordon Company, All the Kings Horses, Reason Pictures

Genre

Drama | Army. Iraq War. Independent Film (US)

Synopsis

With three months left in the service, Will (Ben Foster) has spent a good deal of time in army hospitals, healing scars from his time in Iraq. To make things worse, the girl he left behind (Jena Malone) has moved on with her life. Ironically, his chance at a fresh start lies in working shoulder to shoulder with Tony (Woody Harrelson), a senior officer who teaches him the ropes of his new post with the Casualty Notification Office. Will, who narrowly escaped death, must now break the news about those who didn’t. Between assignments, these two soldiers form a unique bond that helps them in their struggle to get back to "normal" life, fully knowing nothing will ever really be normal again.

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Awards: 2009: Oscar: 2 Nom. for Supporting Actor (Woody Harrelson) & Original Screenplay

2009: Nominated for Golden Globe: Best Supporting Actor (Woody Harrelson)

2009: Independent Spirit Awards: Best Supporting Actor (Harrelson). 4 Nominations

2009: Berlin Film Festival: Best Screenplay

2009: Satellite Awards: Nominated Best Film Drama & Supporting Actor (Harrelson)

2009: NBR - National Board of Review: 3 Awards, incl. One of the Top 10 Best Films

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