A Most Wanted Man

A Most Wanted Man

The last major role of the tragically deceased Philip Seymour Hoffman. The head of the special intelligence service responds immediately to a call about a fleeing terrorist. The target is Issa Karpov, who is probably being hidden by a lawyer girlfriend. Several other special services join the hunt for the fugitive. A dangerous terrorist turns out to be a cog in a mechanism in which other persons also participate. Rivalry, political motives, intrigues, all this makes you watch what is happening with a sinking heart. The basis was the book by the author "Spy Get Out!" Read more The follow-up to "The American", Anton Corbin's film again departs even further from the directions that made him famous. In particular, this refers to his debut full-length work "Control". The source for the plot of the book, and now the film, was the real events that took place in 2001. The work on the film was carried out mainly on the territory of Germany, and more specifically in the city of Hamburg. Filming took place in September 2012. Stephen Cornwell, who is the son of John le Carre, acted as one of the leading producers of "Super Dangerous". During the shooting of the film, the writer himself visited the site more than once, directing the process, however, without interfering with the adaptation very much. Carey Mulligan, Amy Adams and Jessica Chastain applied for the main female role. Released in a limited release in the US, the film earned the attention of a thoughtful viewer. Leading critics noted the strong bar of a quality thriller, which is what the author of the original book, John le Carré, is famous for. The film's leading actor, Philip Seymour Hoffman, barely lived to see the official screenings of his last major role. The film also entered film festivals, including Sundance and the International Moscow Film Festival.