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The Impossible Spy

1987 • 1h36m Drama, Thriller

Rating

5.1/10

Popularity

1

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.

Details

Director

Jim Goddard

Screenplay

Douglas Livingstone

Marty Ross

Cast

John Shea

Eli Wallach

Sasson Gabai

Release date

11/28/1987

Status

Released

Origin country

IL

Vote count

6