Traitor is a 2008 American spy thriller film directed by Jeffrey Nachmanoff and starring Don Cheadle and Guy Pearce. The movie follows former U.S. Special Operations officer Samir Horn (played by Cheadle) as he becomes embroiled in a dangerous international conspiracy involving a group of Islamic extremists.
When Horn is arrested in Yemen for his involvement with a terrorist group, he comes to the attention of the FBI and in particular, FBI agent Roy Clayton (played by Pearce). Horn is recruited by the FBI to infiltrate the terrorist cell in order to prevent a major attack on U.S. soil.
As Horn becomes deeper involved in the group's activities, he starts to question which side he is really on and whether his actions are truly serving the greater good. Meanwhile, Clayton begins to suspect that Horn may have his own agenda and becomes increasingly conflicted about his role in the investigation.
The movie is a tense and gripping exploration of the complex relationships between law enforcement, undercover agents, and terrorist organizations. It raises thought-provoking questions about loyalty and betrayal, identity and ideology, and the murky moral landscape of modern-day espionage.