“Syriana” is a movie from 2005 that tells a dramatic, politically-driven story about the oil industry. The main characters include roles played by Kayvan Novak, George Clooney, and Amr Waked. This film offers an intriguing look into the filming process and even takes you behind the scenes.
Where it Filmed?
“Syriana” was shot in various locations around the world. These include Casablanca in Morocco, Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Baltimore in Maryland, USA, and the Hotel President Wilson in Geneva, Switzerland. The filming commenced on August 2, 2004.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Kayvan Novak | Arash |
| George Clooney | Bob Barnes |
| Amr Waked | Mohammed Sheik Agiza |
| Christopher Plummer | Dean Whiting |
| Jeffrey Wright | Bennett Holiday |
| Chris Cooper | Jimmy Pope |
| Robert Foxworth | Tommy Barton |
| Nicky Henson | Sydney Hewitt |
| Nicholas Art | Riley Woodman |
| Matt Damon | Bryan Woodman |
| Amanda Peet | Julie Woodman |
| Steven Hinkle | Max Woodman |
| Daisy Tormé | Rebecca |
| Peter Gerety | Leland Janus |
| Richard Lintern | Bryan’s Boss |
| Jocelyn Quivrin | Vincent |
| Mazhar Munir | Wasim Khan |
| Shahid Ahmed | Saleem Ahmed Khan |
| Bikram Singh Bhamra | Pakistani Translator |
| Roger Yuan | Chinese Engineer |
| Jayne Atkinson | Division Chief |
| Tom McCarthy | Fred Franks |
| Jamey Sheridan | Terry |
| Randall Boffman | Distinguished Gentleman #1 |
| Tony French | Distinguished Gentleman #2 |
| Max Minghella | Robby Barnes |
| Katie Foster | Nervous Daughter |
| Nadim Sawalha | Emir Hamed Al-Subaai |
| Alexander Siddig | Prince Nasir Al-Subaai |
| Ozzie Yue | Chinese Oil Executive |
| Akbar Kurtha | Prince Meshal Al-Subaai |
| Jon Lee Anderson | Self |
| Othman Bin Hendi | Arab Businessman |
| Ali Al Amine | Older Kid at Pool |
| Tim Blake Nelson | Danny Dalton |
| Ahmed Aa Mohammed | Abu Khalifa |
| Ahmed Ayoub | Pakistani Teenager #1 |
| Mohammed Asad Khan | Pakistani Teenager #2 |
| Atta Mohammed Saleh | Old Man |
| Aziz Zacca | Policeman |
| David Clennon | Donald |
| Omar Mostafa | The Cleric |
| David J. Manners | Egypt Bureau Chief |
| Jamil Jabbar | Supplicant |
| Badria Timimi | Nasir’s Wife |
| William Hurt | Stan |
| Mark Strong | Mussawi |
| Driss Roukhe | Guard |
| Katherine Hoskins Mackey | Paralegal |
| Linda E. Williams | Paralegal |
| William L. Thomas | Paralegal #2 |
| El Mahjoub Raji | Hashimi’s Man |
| Michael Stone Forrest | CIA Security Officer #1 |
| Fritz Michel | Hotel Security Guard |
| Bob Fajkowski | Secretary of Defense |
| Jeff Baker | Tommy’s Lawyer |
| Tarik Tamzali | Nasir’s Secretary |
| Mitesh Soni | Martyr |
| Nabeel Noman | Bedouin Leader |
| Ryan Murphy | Drone Tech |
| Will McCormack | Willy |
| Donna Mitchell | Pat Janus |
| Michael Allinson | Sir David |
| Brian Eric Alexander | Waiter (uncredited) |
| Tex Allen | CIA Division Supervisor (uncredited) |
| Matt Cannon | Student (uncredited) |
| Tom Cutler | Lawyer (uncredited) |
| Viola Davis | CIA Chairwoman (uncredited) |
| Bruce Allen Dawson | Oil Executive (uncredited) |
| Jeff Elmore | CIA Bureau Chief (uncredited) |
| Paul Fahrenkopf | Oil Baron (uncredited) |
| Alan Gates | Bar Patron (uncredited) |
| Tyler Gatton | Churchgoer (uncredited) |
| Anna George | Reza’s Sister (uncredited) |
| Donald Imm | Uniformed Secret Service Agent (uncredited) |
| Wendy Kush | Witness (uncredited) |
| Kirk Lambert | CIA Bureau Chief (uncredited) |
| Charles McClelland | Oil Executive (uncredited) |
| Kerry Meushaw | CIA Agent (uncredited) |
| David Michie | Home Seal Security Guard (uncredited) (voice) |
| Lauren Minite | Restaurant Girl (uncredited) |
| Mike Monroe | Lawyer (uncredited) |
| Andres Perez-Molina | Yacht Dinner Guest (uncredited) |
| Vito Pietanza | Hotel Waiter (uncredited) |
| Johnny Pitrelli | U.S. Marshal (uncredited) |
| Elena Rosa | CIA Operations Specialist (uncredited) |
| Susan Halsey Singer | Mother (uncredited) |
| Bahar Soomekh | Yassi (uncredited) |
| Sally Spaide | CIA Agent (uncredited) |
| Alexander von Roon | Bloomberg Reporter (uncredited) |
| Don Whatley | Bystander (uncredited) |
| Harold E. Whitfield | Sheik of the Royal Family (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
Stephen Gaghan directed this film, which runs for 2 hours and 8 minutes. Interesting to note, the movie “Syriana” has received several accolades, winning an Oscar in addition to 12 other awards, and earning 30 nominations. It features a well-rounded cast, with the likes of Matt Damon, Amanda Peet, Jeffrey Wright among others. As of October 2020, the film had received a significant amount of user and critic reviews.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Casablanca, Morocco
- Latitude: 33.5731104
- Longitude: -7.589843399999999
- Place ID: ChIJOxGqeEfNpw0R0w8xT9jBBgs
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Casablanca, Morocco
- Timezone: Africa/Casablanca
- Location Name: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Latitude: 25.2048493
- Longitude: 55.2707828
- Place ID: ChIJRcbZaklDXz4RYlEphFBu5r0
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Dubai – United Arab Emirates
- Timezone: Asia/Dubai
- Location Name: Egypt
- Latitude: 26.820553
- Longitude: 30.802498
- Place ID: ChIJ6TZcw3aJNhQRRMTEJQmgRSw
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Egypt
- Timezone: Africa/Cairo
- Location Name: Hotel President Wilson, Geneva, Canton de Genève, Switzerland
- Latitude: 46.21409180000001
- Longitude: 6.1516097
- Place ID: ChIJPbxtVCJljEcRQjRlqxTr5yc
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Quai Wilson 47, 1211 Genève, Switzerland
- Timezone: Europe/Zurich
