The Sell Out
“Buying... selling... and zapping your friends... It's all part of the game.”
Synopsis
This action drama centers on a former CIA operative who grudgingly rejoins the spy game due to the machinations of his one-time student - a screw up who goes to work for the Soviets. As his job drags him deeper into a dangerous and under-handed world, the student wants out of the agency and oout of the U.S.S.R. But the man's choices have made him a target and now both the United States and Russia want him dead, sending their mos able hit men to do it.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 1, 1977
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Collinson
- Screenplay & Story
- Murray Smith, Judson Kinberg
- Original Title
- The Sell Out
- Country of Origin
- Israel, Italy, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Collinson
Murray Smith, Judson Kinberg
Arthur Ibbetson
Raymond Poulton
Josef Shaftel
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Collinson
Director
Murray Smith
Screenplay
Josef Shaftel
Producer
Arthur Ibbetson
Director of Photography
Judson Kinberg
Screenplay
Raymond Poulton
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sell Out
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What is The Sell Out about?
This action drama centers on a former CIA operative who grudgingly rejoins the spy game due to the machinations of his one-time student - a screw up who goes to work for the Soviets. As his job drags him deeper into a dangerous and under-handed world, the student wants out of the agency and oout of the U.S.S.R. But the man's choices have made him a target and now both the United States and Russia want him dead, sending their mos able hit men to do it.
Who directed The Sell Out?
The Sell Out was directed by Peter Collinson.
Who stars in The Sell Out?
The principal cast of The Sell Out includes Oliver Reed, Richard Widmark, Gayle Hunnicutt, Sam Wanamaker, Shmuel Rodensky.
When was The Sell Out released and how long is it?
The Sell Out was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Sell Out?
The Sell Out holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).