The Devil's Double 2011
"The 80's were brilliant, if you were in charge."
Lee Tamahori's *The Devil's Double (2011)* plunges audiences into the oppressive shadows of Saddam Hussein's regime through the eyes of a man coerced into becoming the double for the dictator's most feared son.
Director: Lee Tamahori
Cast
Dominic Cooper
Latif Yahia / Uday Hussein
Ludivine Sagnier
Sarrab
Raad Rawi
Munem
Philip Quast
Saddam Hussein / Faoaz
Mem Ferda
Kamel Hannah
Mimoun Oaïssa
Ali
Khalid Laith
Yassem Al-Helou
Nasser Memarzia
Latif's Father
Dar Salim
Azzam
Pano Masti
Said
Frequently Asked Questions
What is *The Devil's Double (2011)* about?
The film follows a young man forced to impersonate Uday Hussein, Saddam Hussein's sadistic son, under the watchful eyes of the regime. As he navigates the perilous life of a double, he confronts the moral decay of power and the desperate choices required to escape his fate.
Who directed *The Devil's Double*?
The film was directed by Lee Tamahori, known for his work on intense dramas like *Once Were Warriors* and action-packed thrillers.
Who stars in *The Devil's Double*?
Dominic Cooper leads the cast in a gripping dual role, supported by Ludivine Sagnier, Raad Rawi, and Mem Ferda in pivotal performances.
Is *The Devil's Double (2011)* worth watching?
With its stellar performances, particularly Cooper's chilling dual role, and its tense, immersive storytelling, *The Devil's Double* is a standout in the political thriller genre. It's a raw, unflinching dive into a dark chapter of history that's hard to shake off.
How long is *The Devil's Double*?
The runtime for *The Devil's Double* is 109 minutes.
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About The Devil's Double (2011) — A Gritty Thriller Rooted in Saddam's Darkest Era
Lee Tamahori's *The Devil's Double (2011)* plunges audiences into the oppressive shadows of Saddam Hussein's regime through the eyes of a man coerced into becoming the double for the dictator's most feared son. Dominic Cooper delivers a powerhouse performance in a dual role, embodying both the quiet desperation of a reluctant pawn and the ruthless brutality of Uday Hussein, Saddam's eldest and most volatile heir. Blending tense drama with explosive action, the film immerses viewers in a world of paranoia, violence, and moral decay, where survival hinges on deception and every shadow could hide a threat.
With its gritty atmosphere and unflinching portrayal of power's corrosive grip, *The Devil's Double* transcends mere political thriller to become a psychological unraveling of identity under duress. The narrative's relentless pace and Cooper's magnetic dual roles anchor a story that's as much about the personal cost of evil as it is about the era's geopolitical machinations. Audiences will find themselves gripped by its harrowing realism and the haunting question: how far would you go to survive when the cost is your soul?
