Wild Horse Nine sharpens a political edge on the CIA
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Martin McDonagh’s Wild Horse Nine stars John Malkovich and Sam Rockwell as two CIA operatives in 1973 Chile, delivering a sprawling spy drama that doubles as a scathing critique of U.S. foreign policy and a contemplation of loyalty and memory as retirement approaches. The film’s blunt condemnation of the CIA’s meddling could divide audiences and Oscar voters alike.
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