

Overview
The first U.S.-made film drama set during the Iraq war, THE SITUATION chronicles the tragic death of an Iraqi teenager at the hands of U.S. soldiers. The incident sets off an "investigation," a cover-up, and complications involving Iraqi mayor Sheikh Tahsin (Saïd Amadis), who has a complex relationship with the Americans.
Top Cast

Connie Nielsen
Anna Molyneux

Damian Lewis
Dan Murphy

Mido Hamada
Zaid

Driss Roukhe
Walid (as Driss Roukh)

Nasser Memarzia
Rafeeq

Saïd Amadis
Mayor Tahsin

Omar Berdouni
Bashar
Chérine Amar
Noor

Shaun Evans
Wesley

Tom McCarthy
Major Hanks
Mahmoudi M'Barek
Colonel Jobouri

John Slattery
Colonel Carrick
Key Film Crew
Production Stats
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