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The Falcon and the Snowman

R19852h 12mJohn Schlesinger
IMDb 6.8 · Rotten Tomatoes 83% · Metacritic 68

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"They came from the best of families. And they committed the worst of crimes."

The true story of a disillusioned military contractor employee and his drug pusher childhood friend who became walk-in spies for the Soviet Union.

ThrillerDramaCrime
MexicoBased On Novel Or BookEspionageSpyCold WarKgbBiographyBased On True StoryTreasonChildhood Friends

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Falcon and the Snowman (1985) about?

The true story of a disillusioned military contractor employee and his drug pusher childhood friend who became walk-in spies for the Soviet Union.

Who stars in The Falcon and the Snowman?

The Falcon and the Snowman stars Timothy Hutton (Christopher Boyce), Sean Penn (Daulton Lee), Pat Hingle (Mr. Charlie Boyce), Joyce Van Patten (Mrs. Boyce), Art Camacho (Boyce Child). The film was directed by John Schlesinger.

How long is The Falcon and the Snowman?

The Falcon and the Snowman has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1985. It is rated R.

Is The Falcon and the Snowman worth watching?

The Falcon and the Snowman holds an IMDb rating of 6.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 83. Fans of Thriller, Drama, Crime are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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