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Backstabbing for Beginners

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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.

20181h 48mRThriller, Drama, History

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About Backstabbing for Beginners

Directors
Per Fly
Cast
Theo James, Jacqueline Bisset, Ben Kingsley, Rossif Sutherland, Brian Markinson, Rachel Wilson
Genres
Thriller, Drama, History
Content rating
R
Original language
English
Production countries
Canada, Denmark, United States of America
Status
Released

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