William Monahan's screenplay, based on the novel of the same name by David Ignatius, examines contemporary tension between Western and Arab societies and the comparative effectiveness of technological and human counter-intelligence methods. The film was shot largely on location in the United States and Morocco, after authorities in Dubai refused permission to film there because of the script's political themes. The film's photography sought to emphasize the contrast between the gold and dust of the desert and Arab cities, and the blue and gray of bureaucracy and Washington. Accordingly, they used natural light wherever possible. Marc Streitenfeld arranged the musical score.
Scott's direction and visual style were praised by critics, but they criticized his formulaic handling of the story and use of conventions from the spy genre, such as surveillance shots from high-altitude spy planes. The performances by Leonardo DiCaprio, Russell Crowe, and Mark Strong as the three principals were particularly mentioned, including DiCaprio's involvement with his character, Crowe's put-on accent and weight, and Strong's urbane sophistication.[citation needed]
| Directed by | Ridley Scott |
|---|---|
| Produced by | Ridley Scott Donald De Line |
| Screenplay by | William Monahan |
| Based on | Body of Lies by David Ignatius |
| Starring | Leonardo DiCaprio Russell Crowe Mark Strong Golshifteh Farahani Vince Colosimo Oscar Isaac Ali Suliman Alon Aboutboul |
| Music by | Marc Streitenfeld |
| Cinematography | Alexander Witt |
| Editing by | Pietro Scalia |
| Studio | Scott Free Productions De Line Pictures |
| Distributed by | Warner Bros. Pictures |
| Release date(s) | October 5, 2008 |
| Running time | 128 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English Arabic |
| Budget | $70,000,000 |
| Box office | $115,097,286 |
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