15. Dr. Mark Gabriel in The Recruit (2003)

In The Recruit, Macht plays Dr. Mark Gabriel, an agent of the CIA, sent into a world of espionage and moral ambiguity. Being part of a tight team of recruits, his character faces complications of trust, deception, and loyalty. His performance was notable for being subtle in bringing to the surface a man gradually coming to accept the darker aspects of intelligence work. The film gains momentum with the dynamic of co-stars Al Pacino and Colin Farrell, and his performance displays maturity in handling high-stakes intense scenarios.
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