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XIII: The Conspiracy is a 2008 political thriller television film based on the famous Belgian graphic novel series XIII. The story follows a man suffering from memory loss who slowly discovers that he is connected to a massive conspiracy that threatens the United States government.

🎬 Movie Overview

The film was directed by Duane Clark and stars Stephen Dorff and Val Kilmer. It originally aired as a two-part TV film and later inspired a television series. The movie mixes mystery, action, espionage, and political drama.

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📖 Full Story Explained

The film begins with the shocking assassination of the first female President of the United States, Sally Sheridan. The killer escapes, and the country falls into chaos. Three months later, an injured man is found in the woods by an elderly couple. He has no memory of who he is. The only clue to his identity is a tattoo on his chest that reads “XIII”.

Government intelligence agencies quickly trace him, believing he is connected to the presidential murder. Special forces storm the couple’s house, killing them, but XIII escapes. Confused and hunted, he tries to uncover his identity while being chased by multiple agencies and dangerous mercenaries.

He meets Sam, a woman who helps him track down clues, including a photograph of a woman named Kim. As XIII digs deeper, he learns that “XIII” is part of a secret code connected to a powerful conspiracy inside the government and military.

The mysterious assassin La Mangouste (played by Val Kilmer) captures XIII and reveals that he was part of a covert military operation. After escaping again, XIII discovers he once served as a special operative and underwent facial reconstruction to infiltrate a fascist group planning to overthrow the government.

The conspiracy involves high-ranking officials, military contractors, and secret operatives planning a major terrorist attack to destabilize the country. Evidence suggests a nuclear attack is planned during election day to manipulate political power.

XIII teams up with CIA agent Jones and General Carrington to stop the plot. They uncover that the real mastermind behind the conspiracy is connected to political leadership. XIII eventually stops the planned attack and kills La Mangouste, but the truth is darker than expected.

In the end, XIII learns that his past identity and family history may have been fabricated. A deeper conspiracy involving political figures remains active, setting the stage for future events.

👥 Main Cast

Stephen Dorff – XIII / Ross Tanner

Val Kilmer – La Mangouste

Caterina Murino – Sam

Greg Bryk – Colonel Amos

📊 Film Information

Based on	XIII graphic novel series by Jean Van Hamme and William Vance
Screenplay	David Wolkove, Philippe Lyon
Directed by	Duane Clark
Country	Canada, France
Language	English
Producer	Ken Gord
Cinematography	David Greene
Editor	Yann Hervé
Running Time	172 minutes (2 parts)
Production Companies	Prodigy Pictures, Cipango Films
Budget	$20 million
Original Network	Canal+
Release Date	October 6, 2008

🎭 Genre

Action, Thriller, Political Conspiracy, Mystery

⚠️ Parents Guide

Contains violence, political themes, and intense action sequences. Recommended for mature audiences.

❓ FAQs

Is XIII: The Conspiracy based on a comic?
Yes, it is based on the Belgian graphic novel series XIII.

Who plays the main character?
Stephen Dorff plays XIII.

What genre is XIII?
It is an action political thriller.