Backstabbing for Beginners(2018)
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Backstabbing for Beginners Synopsis
An idealistic young employee at the U.N. investigates the grisly murder of his predecessor – and uncovers a vast global conspiracy that may involve his own boss.
Backstabbing for Beginners (2018) is a thriller, drama and history film directed by Per Fly, released on January 18, 2018 with a runtime of 1h 48m. It stars Theo James, Jacqueline Bisset, Ben Kingsley and Rossif Sutherland. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 223 ratings.
- Director:
- Per Fly
- Writers:
- Michael Soussan, Per Fly, Daniel Pyne
- Producers:
- Daniel Bekerman, Malene Blenkov, Lars Knudsen
- Cinematographer:
- Brendan Steacy
- Production:
- Fortitude International, Eyeworks Scandi Fiction, Creative Alliance, Unlimited Stories
- Status:
- Released
Backstabbing for Beginners (2018) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Backstabbing for Beginners before you stream it.
Backstabbing for Beginners Cast & Crew
Main cast
Theo James
as Michael
Jacqueline Bisset
as Christina Dupre
Ben Kingsley
as Pasha
Rossif Sutherland
as Trevor
Brian Markinson
as Rasnetsov
Rachel Wilson
as Lily
Belçim Bilgin
as Nashim
Shauna MacDonald
as Reporter
Daniela Lavender
as Ruth
Aidan Devine
as Justin Cutter
Peshang Rad
as Hassan
Mishu Vellani
as Award Presenter
Key crew
Directed by Per Fly, written by Michael Soussan, Per Fly and Daniel Pyne, produced by Daniel Bekerman, Malene Blenkov and Lars Knudsen.
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Backstabbing for Beginners Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 223 ratings.
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Backstabbing for Beginners – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Backstabbing for Beginners online?
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Backstabbing for Beginners (2018) is available to stream on JustWatch TV Plus, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Backstabbing for Beginners?
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The main cast of Backstabbing for Beginners (2018) includes Theo James, Jacqueline Bisset, Ben Kingsley, Rossif Sutherland and Brian Markinson. The film was directed by Per Fly. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Backstabbing for Beginners released?
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Backstabbing for Beginners was released on January 18, 2018 and runs for 1h 48m.
Is Backstabbing for Beginners worth watching?
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Backstabbing for Beginners (2018) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 223 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Backstabbing for Beginners?
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