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The Impossible Spy

19871h 36mJim Goddard
IMDb 6.5

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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.

DramaThriller
DamascusBased On True StoryIntelligence Agency

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What is The Impossible Spy (1987) 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…

Who stars in The Impossible Spy?

The Impossible Spy stars John Shea (Eli Cohen), Eli Wallach (Yacov), Sasson Gabai (General Haled), Michal Bat-Adam (Nadia Cohen), Rami Danon (Amram). The film was directed by Jim Goddard.

How long is The Impossible Spy?

The Impossible Spy has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1987.

Is The Impossible Spy worth watching?

The Impossible Spy holds an IMDb rating of 6.5/10. Fans of Drama, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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