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The Impossible Spy (1987)

1987-11-28 · 1h 36m · EN
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This is the true story of an Israeli civilian who was recruited into Israel's Secret Intelligence Agency to become a spy in Damascus, where he spent years infiltrating the Syrian political establishment. Israel's national hero, Eli Cohen, successfully entered the upper echelons of the Syrian government as a double-agent. The secrets he obtained became crucial in Israel's victory in the 1967 Six Day War.

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Jim GoddardDirectorDouglas LivingstoneWriterMarty RossWriter

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John SheaJohn SheaEli CohenEli WallachEli WallachYacovSasson GabaiSasson GabaiGeneral HaledMichal Bat-AdamMichal Bat-AdamNadia CohenRami DanonRami DanonAmramChaim JeraffiChaim JeraffiSalloumJack CohenJack CohenAssamAnat BarzilaiAnat BarzilaiGalelaYossi KenanYossi KenanNassimJudith MiloJudith MiloMadame MassimVictor KamarVictor KamarMajor MassimFahami ShishtawiFahami ShishtawiSyrian Border Captain

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Based on a true storyIntelligence agencyDamascusBased on true story

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Genre affinityThriller · DramaTheme affinityBased On A True Story · Intelligence Agency · DamascusDialogue densityDramaDirector preference293557Actor preference207786 · 91670 · 474411Country preferenceUs

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What is The Impossible Spy about?

This is the true story of an Israeli civilian who was recruited into Israel's Secret Intelligence Agency to become a spy in Damascus, where he spent years infiltrating the Syrian political establishment. Israel's national hero, Eli Cohen, successfully entered the upper echelons of the Syrian government as a double-agent. The secrets he obtained became crucial in Israel's victory in the 1967 Six Day War.

How long is The Impossible Spy?

The Impossible Spy has a runtime of 96 minutes.

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