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Release Year: 2003
Nation: United States of America
Alternative Title: The Recruit, El discípulo, O Novato, La recrue, Le nouvel agent, Test, Der Auftrag, Der Einsatz, Spioonitest, La prueba, Agenttikokelas, I dokimasia, Svježa krv, Beavatás, Ha-Shatool, La regola del sospetto, Rekrutas, Første oppdrag, O Recruta, Recrutul, Рекрут, Uppdraget, Farma, Çaylak
Director: Roger Donaldson
Writer: Kurt Wimmer, Mitch Glazer, Roger Towne
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Companies: Birnbaum/Barber Productions
Genre: Action, Thriller
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Keywords: aggressive, central intelligence agency (cia), extramarital affair, intense, recruit, spy, surveillance, training, washington dc, usa
James Clayton, one of the brightest graduating seniors in the country, joins the CIA after being recruited by Walter Burke. The story unfolds at 'The Farm,' the agency's secret training grounds where James learns the ropes and rules of spycraft. Initially, he struggles with the aggressive environment but rises through the ranks under Burke's tutelage. Along the way, James develops feelings for Layla, another recruit, leading to a romantic involvement. However, their relationship becomes complicated when Burke assigns James a special task: to identify a mole within the agency. As the suspense builds, it's revealed that nothing is as it seems, and James must navigate complex loyalties while questioning his role in the CIA.
Recruit (2003) offers an insider view into the CIA's closed doors, focusing on the recruitment and training of new operatives. Set against the backdrop of heightened intelligence importance post-9/11, the film explores themes of trust, loyalty, and the complex nature of espionage. While the plot is driven by action and suspense, it also delves into the psychological aspects of spycraft, emphasizing the maxim 'trust no one.' However, the sources do not provide much context about the characters' backgrounds or motivations beyond their roles within the CIA.
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