A world-weary former diplomat known for his negotiation skills.
A high-ranking CIA official overseeing the mission. Beirut(2018)
Mason Skiles ( Jon Hamm ) is a successful U.S. diplomat living in Beirut with his wife, Nadia. Their life is shattered when a terrorist attack at their home leads to Nadia's death and the kidnapping of Karim, a Palestinian boy they were mentoring. A world-weary former diplomat known for his negotiation
A CIA field officer working undercover as a cultural attaché who assists Skiles. diplomat living in Beirut with his wife, Nadia
Skiles must navigate a complex web of interests involving the CIA, the PLO, and Israeli intelligence while confronting his own past trauma and the now-adult Karim (Idir Chender), who is central to the kidnapping. 2. Core Cast and Characters
A colonel from the National Security Council. 3. Key Themes and Reception Beirut (2018)
(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