Oscar® Winners Matt Damon, Angelina Jolie and Robert De Niro Star in the Gripping Thriller That Reveals the Untold Story of the Birth of the CIAAll Their Dirty Secrets Start Here.“…a gripping thriller which is steeped in mystery” – Independent on Sunday“…a first class film that will engage you with its scope, multi-layered plot and a brilliant cast led by Matt Damon” - MaximOscar® winners Matt Damon (The Departed, The Bourne Supremacy), Angelina Jolie (Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Girl Interrupted) and Robert De Niro (Raging Bull, Meet the Fockers) head a formidable and unparalleled collection of accomplished actors, including Oscar® winners William Hurt, Joe Pesci and Timothy Hutton as well as Alec Baldwin, Billy Crudup, John Turturro and Sir Michael Gambon in the intelligent and engrossing tale The Good Shepherd. This edge of your seat thriller, which takes audiences deep into the dark world of international intelligence and espionage is available on DVD and to ‘download to own’ from 18th June 2007, courtesy of Universal Pictures.The Good Shepherd explores the untold story of the birth of the Central Intelligence Agency - viewed through the life of one man. That man is Edward Wilson (Damon), a patriot who’s privileged but tragic childhood has led him to understand the value of secrecy, discretion and commitment to honour. Wilson’s acute mind, spotless reputation and sincere belief in American values render him the prime candidate for an intelligence career and it is only a matter of time before this idealistic young man is recruited to work for the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) by General Sullivan (De Niro) during WWII. He goes on to become one of the founding operatives of the CIA.
It is a decision that will alter the course of his life and change the geopolitical shape of our times, as Wilson and his fellow secret group members come to create the most powerful covert agency in the world. However, Wilson’s steely dedication to his country comes at an ever-escalating price. Not even the growing concern of his wife, Margaret “Clover” (Jolie), and his beloved son (Redmayne) can divert Wilson from a path that will force him to sacrifice everything in dedication to his job.
Not only does The Good Shepherd features an all-star cast, it is a tautly directed epic drama from Oscar® winner Robert De Niro. This gripping film, which is a tale of secrets, deception and murder played out at the height of the Cold War, is available on DVD and to ‘download to own’ from 18th June 2007, courtesy of Universal Pictures. With over 15 minutes of intense deleted scenes that heighten the film’s suspense, the DVD will leave audiences intrigued and wanting more. The Good Shephard