The Dissident
"The untold story of the murder that shook the world."
Originally released in 2020. The Dissident is a documentary film. directed by Bryan Fogel.
Starring Jamal Khashoggi, Omar Abdulaziz, and Prince Mohammed bin Salman al Saud
Synopsis
When Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi disappears after entering Saudi Arabia’s consulate in Istanbul, his fiancée and dissidents around the world are left to piece together the clues to a brutal murder and expose a global cover up perpetrated by the very country he loved.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 25, 2020
5 years ago
Runtime
1h 59m
119 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (117 votes)
Box Office
$57K
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
Turkey
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Jamal Khashoggi
as Self (archive footage)
Omar Abdulaziz
as Self - Interviewee
Prince Mohammed bin Salman al Saud
as Self (Footage)
İrfan Fidan
as Self - Public Prosecutor
Agnès Callamard
as Self - Interviewee
Hatice Cengiz
as Self - Interviewee
John O. Brennan
as Self - Interviewee
Fahrettin Altun
as Self - Interviewee
Anthony J. Ferrante
as Self - Interviewee
Abdulhamit Gul
as Self - Interviewee
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $57,000
Production Companies
- Diamond Docs
- Human Rights Foundation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Dissident about?
When Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi disappears after entering Saudi Arabia’s consulate in Istanbul, his fiancée and dissidents around the world are left to piece together the clues t...
Who directed The Dissident?
The Dissident was directed by Bryan Fogel.
How long is The Dissident?
The Dissident has a runtime of 1 hours and 59 minutes (119 minutes total).
When was The Dissident released?
The Dissident was released on December 25, 2020 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Dissident?
The main cast of The Dissident includes Jamal Khashoggi, Omar Abdulaziz, Prince Mohammed bin Salman al Saud, İrfan Fidan, Agnès Callamard.
Is The Dissident worth watching?
The Dissident has a user rating of 7.2/10 based on 117 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.