The Ghost Writer

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Roman Polanski directs this 2010 political thriller based on Robert Harris’s novel, starring Ewan McGregor as an unnamed ghostwriter hired to complete the memoirs of former British Prime Minister Adam Lang. When the ghostwriter arrives at Lang’s compound on Martha’s Vineyard, he discovers that his predecessor died under mysterious circumstances. As he begins his work, a scandal emerges: Lang stands accused of handing suspected terrorists over to the CIA, knowing they would face torture. The ghostwriter’s investigation into Lang’s past grows increasingly dangerous, and he soon questions whether he is working for a war criminal while navigating his growing attraction to Lang’s wife, Ruth, played by Olivia Williams.

This single-disc DVD release runs 128 minutes and carries a PG-13 rating from Summit Distribution. The cast includes Kim Cattrall as Lang’s secretary, James Belushi, Jon Bernthal, and Eli Wallach. A used copy lets you experience Polanski’s taut direction and McGregor’s compelling performance without the new release price.