Helen Mirren Stars as Israeli Leader Golda Meir During 1973 Yom Kippur War in Upcoming Film 'Golda'

Helen Mirren portrays former Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir in the upcoming film 'Golda' about her leadership during the 1973 Yom Kippur War.
The film depicts Meir's role in defending Israel against surprise attacks from Egypt, Syria and others during the war.
'Golda' explores Meir's leadership and complex relationship with U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, played by Liev Schreiber.
Mirren addressed criticism about a non-Jewish actor playing Meir, while stating the director wanted her for the role.
The 1973 war brought the U.S. and Soviet Union close to nuclear confrontation before ending in a ceasefire after Israel's counteroffensive aided by U.S. military support.