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7.8/10   340 votes
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Writers:
Nick Bicanic (writer) &
Jason Bourque (writer)
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Genre:
Documentary
Tagline:
The Rules of War have changed.
Plot:
Thousands of private soldiers operate in Iraq alone... and many more around the world. These individuals... more | add synopsis
Awards:
4 wins more
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Cast

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Gerard Butler ... Narrator (voice)
Neall Elliss ... Himself - Interviewee
Peter Singer ... Himself - Interviewee
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Additional Details

Runtime:
86 min
Country:
Canada
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.78 : 1 more
Filming Locations:
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Company:
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Fun Stuff

Quotes:
Interviewer: Did you ever consider flying helicopter as a civilian? As an alternative career?
Neall Elliss - Interviewee: No.
Interviewer: No?
Neall Elliss - Interviewee: No. There's not enough excitement.
[laughs]
Neall Elliss - Interviewee: You know it's all a game. War is a game... It's the ultimate game. There's nothing to touch it.
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3 out of 4 people found the following comment useful:-
Must see, 8 January 2007
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Author: hobbes3 from boston

There's a reason this doc is called "Shadow Company". These people literally operate in the shadows. Little is known by the general populace about the "private security companies" that augment our American military presence in places like Iraq. Before I saw this doc I knew virtually nothing and I consider myself to be a reasonably well informed person. I make a point of keeping up with current events. But it came as complete surprise to me that there are dozens of these private companies, their employees hired to provide security for foreign dignitaries and business executives who operate in war zones. They live the lives of soldiers and put their lives on the line as soldiers do and yet, when one of them dies, who mourns? Who even knows except their own circle of loved ones. This film will open your eyes.

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