The good shepherd [videorecording] / Universal Pictures ; Morgan Creek Productions ; Tribeca Productions ; American Zoetrope ; produced by Robert De Niro, James G. Robinson, Jane Rosenthal ; written by Eric Roth ; directed by Robert De Niro.
Title from container. Originally produced as a motion picture in 2006. Special features included. Matt Damon, Angelina Jolie, Alec Baldwin, Tammy Blanchard, Billy Crudup, Robert De Niro, Keir Dullea, Michael Gambon, Martina Gedeck, William Hurt, Timothy Hutton, Gabriel Macht, Lee Pace, Joe Pesci, John Turturro.
Summary:
Edward is the only witness to his father's suicide and is a member of the Skull and Bones Society while a student at Yale, is a morally upright young man who values honor and discretion. These are the qualities that help him become recruited for a career in the newly founded Office of Strategic Services (CIA). While working there, his ideals gradually turn to suspicion influenced by the Cold War paranoia present within the office. Eventually, he becomes an influential veteran operative, while his distrust of everyone around him increases. His dedication to his work does not come without a price though, leading him to sacrifice his ideals and eventually his family.
Locations:
HFPB765 -- Gilmore City Public Library (Gilmore City)
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