# Syriana (2005)

English · Released 2005-11-23

Syriana is a 2005 English film. John Oliver and Viola Davis appear in it.

Cast: John Oliver as Self, Viola Davis as CIA Chairwoman

## Storyline
The Middle Eastern oil industry is the backdrop of this tense drama, which weaves together numerous story lines. Bennett Holiday is an American lawyer in charge of facilitating a dubious merger of oil companies, while Bryan Woodman, a Switzerland-based energy analyst, experiences both personal tragedy and opportunity during a visit with Arabian royalty. Meanwhile, veteran CIA agent Bob Barnes uncovers an assassination plot with unsettling origins.

## Common questions

### When was Syriana released?
Syriana was released on 23 November 2005.

### Who stars in Syriana?
John Oliver and Viola Davis star in Syriana.

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