United States / Nov 28, 1987
1h 36min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Yossi Kenan | Nassim |
| Judith Milo | Madame Massim |
| Victor Kamar | Major Massim |
| Fahami Shishtawi | Syrian Border Captain |
| Shlomo Sadan | Syrian Colonel |
| Jacques Cohen | Assan (as Jack Cohen) |
Genres
DramaThriller
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Impossible Spy |
| Original language | EN |
| Production countries | United States of America, United Kingdom |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | BBC, IMGC Global Entertainment, Quartet International |
| Release date | 28 novembre 1987 |
| Writer | Douglas Livingstone, Marty Ross |
| Assistant directors | Jim Goddard |
| Music | Richard Hartley |
| Sound | Richard Hartley |
Release dates
Theatrical release
Canada / Apr 04, 2008 / 14A
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