Laconic and self-contained, Edward Wilson (Matt Damon) heads C.I.A. covert operations during the Bay of Pigs. The agency suspects that Fidel Castro was tipped, so Wilson looks for the leak. As he investigates, he recalls...
Laconic and self-contained, Edward Wilson (Matt Damon) heads C.I.A. covert operations during the Bay of Pigs. The agency suspects that Fidel Castro was tipped, so Wilson looks for the leak. As he investigates, he recalls...
The film offers a nuanced, character-driven exploration of the moral ambiguities and profound personal sacrifices inherent in the formation and operation of a clandestine intelligence agency, without explicitly endorsing or condemning its existence from a partisan ideological standpoint.
The movie features traditional casting with a predominantly white male ensemble, consistent with its historical setting in the mid-20th century intelligence community. Its narrative explores the psychological and moral complexities of its characters without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or incorporating central DEI themes.
The film features a gay character whose sexuality is portrayed as a critical vulnerability exploited by enemies, leading to his assassination by the protagonist for national security. This depiction frames queer identity as a liability, resulting in a punitive outcome without any counterbalancing positive elements or critique of the underlying prejudice.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Good Shepherd is an original screenplay inspired by historical events and figures, not an adaptation of a prior work with established characters. All significant characters, whether fictional or loosely based on real individuals, maintain their historically or canonically implied gender in the film.
The film features fictional characters and characters loosely based on real historical figures. For any character with a historical basis, the on-screen portrayal matches their documented race. No established character's race was altered.
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