''Classified'' is a 2024 American

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film directed by

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, written by Bob DeRosa, and starring

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and

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. ''Classified'' was released on

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on October 22, 2024. The film received generally poor critical reception.

Plot

The storyline revolves around a veteran CIA agent, Evan Shaw, and an MI6 analyst. The analyst tracks him down and tells him his boss has been dead for years. They set out to find out who has actually been giving him his instructions. They find out that Evan's missions have changed: from public enemies to businessmen. In truth his former boss, Kevin Angler, has settled down and sold Evan as a service to kill competing businessmen. In the end, Evan kills his new contractor and Kevin.

Cast

as Evan Shaw *

as Kevin Angler *

as Kacey Walker

Production

The film was shot in

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in April 2023. In May 2023, it was announced that filming wrapped. Breslin has alleged that Eckhart was “aggressive” to work with on the set, which led to her filing a complaint against him to

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and the filmmakers filing a lawsuit against her.

Release

''Classified'' was released on

on October 22, 2024.

Reception

Mary Kassel of

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rated the film a 3 out of 10. Mark Keizer of

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rated the film a 2 out of 5. Leslie Felperin of the

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also rated the film 2 out of 5, stating it was "shonky" with "shockingly bad" dialogue.

References

External links

* * 2024 films American action thriller films Films shot in Malta Films directed by Roel Reiné 2020s American films {{2020s-US-film-stub