Beirut(2018) (WORKING)

Ten years later, Skiles is a struggling alcoholic working as a labor arbitrator in New England. He is recruited by the U.S. government to return to a war-torn Beirut to negotiate the release of his former colleague and friend, Cal Riley (Mark Pellegrino), who has been kidnapped by a militia group.

(released as The Negotiator in the UK) is a 2018 political thriller directed by Brad Anderson and written by Tony Gilroy . Set against the backdrop of the Lebanese Civil War in 1982, the film follows a former U.S. diplomat who is pulled back into service to negotiate a high-stakes hostage release. 1. Plot Overview Beirut(2018)

A CIA field officer working undercover as a cultural attaché who assists Skiles. Ten years later, Skiles is a struggling alcoholic

A world-weary former diplomat known for his negotiation skills. (released as The Negotiator in the UK) is

A high-ranking CIA official overseeing the mission.