Character Relationship Map: W.M.D.

Characters

• Captain Hank Garrison (played by Tom Kiesche) — protagonist
• The President (played by John Posey) — supporting

  The visiting U.S. President is kidnapped in Iraq in 2007 by a group of dissatisfied soldiers. They interrogate him using techniques they were trained to employ against suspected terrorists, seeking th...

• Sergeant Downy (played by Weetus Cren) — supporting
• Private First Class Riggs (played by John Brickner) — supporting
• Melody Stone (played by Leila Birch) — supporting
• Alexandra Tartakoff (played by Kate Mines) — supporting
• News Reporter (played by Ahmed Best) — supporting
• Agent Stenson (played by Jeff Prewett) — supporting
• Artichoke Anchor (played by Roy Abramsohn) — supporting
• Shawn Sanders (played by Victoria Barabas) — supporting
• Other Guy (played by Darrell Britt-Gibson) — supporting

Story Analysis

A thriller exploring the consequences of false war justifications through a high-stakes presidential kidnapping and interrogation.

Plot Progression

1. The Deceptive Invasion — The film establishes the false premises of the Iraq War, highlighting the unfounded WMD claims and Al Qaeda links. Dissatisfied soldiers stationed in Iraq grow disillusioned with the conflict.
2. The Presidential Kidnapping — A group of soldiers take matters into their own hands by capturing the visiting U.S. President. They secure him in a controlled location to begin their interrogation.
3. The Interrogation & Revelation — Using military training, the soldiers press the President for the true motives behind the invasion. The interrogation forces a confrontation with the administration's deceit.
4. The Military Siege & Standoff — The U.S. military mobilizes to rescue the President, leading to a high-stakes tactical standoff. The soldiers defend their position while the President faces the consequences of the war.