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An Acceptable Loss

An Acceptable Loss

An Acceptable Loss

An Acceptable Loss

The truth is a moving target

2019•1h 42m•

★6.2(78 ratings)

ThrillerDrama

Overview

Former top U.S. security adviser Elizabeth "Libby" Lamm is threatened by associates from her dark past including Rachel Burke a steely, commanding politician with an unwavering knack for achieving her goals. Colluding with Rachel is Adrian, an unyielding, patriotic chief of staff. Martin harbors another type of obsession with Libby in this story of betrayal and regret.

Director

Writers

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Main Cast

Tika Sumpter

Tika Sumpter

Elizabeth "Libby" Lamm

Jamie Lee Curtis

Jamie Lee Curtis

Rachel Burke

Ben Tavassoli

Ben Tavassoli

Martin

Jeff Hephner

Jeff Hephner

Adrian

Deanna Dunagan

Deanna Dunagan

Dr. Willa Sipes

Alex Weisman

Alex Weisman

Jordan

Ali Burch

Ali Burch

Dee

Clarke Peters

Clarke Peters

Phillip Lamm

David Eigenberg

David Eigenberg

Drunken Professor

Alysia Reiner

Alysia Reiner

National Security Advisor

Rex Linn

Rex Linn

The President

Carmen Roman

Carmen Roman

Smug Professor

Full Crew

Direction

Second Assistant Director: Anthony E. Cabral
Director: Joe Chappelle

Writing

Writer: Joe Chappelle

Production

Producer: Colleen Griffen
Casting: Barbara J. McCarthy
Casting: Claire Simon
Executive Producer: Candy Straight
Executive Producer: Laura Fay Lewis

Music & Sound

Original Music Composer: Valgeir Sigurðsson

Cinematography

Director of Photography: Petra Korner

Editing

Editor: Joe Rabig

Art Direction

Set Decoration: James Hartnett
Production Design: Daniel B. Clancy

Costume & Make-Up

Hair Department Head: Katherine Kousakis
Key Hair Stylist: Rukey Styles
Makeup Department Head: Zsófia Ötvös
Costume Design: Susan Kaufmann
Hairstylist: Ashleigh Coartney
Key Makeup Artist: Martina Sykes

Keywords

regretpoliticianbetrayalthreatdark pastchief of staffu.s. security adviser

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Did You Know?

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The film's tagline is: "The truth is a moving target"

#2

The runtime is 102 minutes (1h 42m).

#3

The film was directed by Joe Chappelle.

#4

The screenplay was written by Joe Chappelle.

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The score was composed by Valgeir Sigurðsson.

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Cinematography was handled by Petra Korner.

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This title is listed on IMDb as tt7049542.

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Rating

6.2/10

Average

78 votes

Movie Information

Original Title:

An Acceptable Loss

Status:

Released

Age Rating:

R

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Production Companies:

Corrado Mooncoin

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