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Robert Redford directs and stars in this provocative ode to political activism. Boasting a powerhouse cast that also includes Meryl Streep and Tom Cruise, the film features three storylines centered on the Iraq war. Cruise is Jasper Irving, a rising Republican senator who has summoned Janine Roth (Streep), the head journalist at a large news corporation, to sell her on the government's new military strategy. It's his hope that she in turn will sell the public on the idea. Meanwhile, a history professor (Redford) is trying to convince one of his more promising students to strive to make a difference in the world. Professor Malley believes Todd Hayes (Andrew Garfield) to be a bright young man, and he wants to know why Todd has become so apathetic about his schoolwork, and, after the two banter back and forth about the nature of activism, Malley tells him about two of his former students, Ernest and Arian (Michael Pena and Derek Luke), both of whom are currently serving in Iraq. Unbeknownst to Malley, at that very moment, Ernest and Arian are engaging in the exact military strategy that Senator Irving is discussing with Roth. Director Robert Redford Star Tom Cruise, Meryl Streep, Robert Redford, Michael Pena, Andrew Garfield, Special Features: Widescreen Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround - English DTS 5.1 Surround - English Dolby Surround - French, Spanish Subtitles - English, Spanish - Optional Additional Release Material: Audio Commentary Robert Redford - Director Making of LIONS FOR LAMBS Trailer - 1. Teaser Trailer Runtime: 91 minutes.

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It may sound like a Roman gladiator-era OTB category, but the title is really a reference to the comparative merit of soldiers (lions being badasses, lambs not so much). While young American soldiers battle in Iraq, a university professor (Robert Redford), senator (Tom Cruise) and journalist (Meryl Streep) decide their fates through a series of chess maneuvers. Director Redford encourages two idealistic students to make a difference, and is shocked to find them heading off to war in the Middle East.