Covert Action
Sono stato un agente C.I.A.
Synopsis
Janssen plays an ex-CIA agent who has become an author, writing both non-fiction exposes (Phillip Agee was in the news at this time) and fiction spy novels. The CIA is on his case, in the person of Arthur Kennedy, CIA chief in Athens, where Janssen is staying. Janssen is pursuing a case that interests him, while dodging the traps set for him by Kennedy and trying to help Maurizio Merli, a former colleague with personal problems.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2016-10-31
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 1, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Romolo Guerrieri
- Screenplay & Story
- Vittorio Schiraldi, Nico Ducci, Romolo Guerrieri, Mino Roli
- Original Score
- Stelvio Cipriani
- Original Title
- Sono stato un agente C.I.A.
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian, English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Mires Cinematografica
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Romolo Guerrieri
Vittorio Schiraldi, Nico Ducci, Romolo Guerrieri, Mino Roli
Stelvio Cipriani
Erico Menczer
Antonio Siciliano
Enzo Silvestri, Giuseppe Tortorella, Gianbattista Milesi
Department Leadership Roster
Romolo Guerrieri
Director
Stelvio Cipriani
Original Music Composer
Gianbattista Milesi
Producer
Vittorio Schiraldi
Screenplay
Nico Ducci
Screenplay
Romolo Guerrieri
Screenplay
Mino Roli
Screenplay
Eugenio Liverani
Production Design
Antonio Siciliano
Editor
Erico Menczer
Director of Photography
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Covert Action
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What is Covert Action about?
Janssen plays an ex-CIA agent who has become an author, writing both non-fiction exposes (Phillip Agee was in the news at this time) and fiction spy novels. The CIA is on his case, in the person of Arthur Kennedy, CIA chief in Athens, where Janssen is staying. Janssen is pursuing a case that interests him, while dodging the traps set for him by Kennedy and trying to help Maurizio Merli, a former colleague with personal problems.
Who directed Covert Action?
Covert Action was directed by Romolo Guerrieri.
Who stars in Covert Action?
The principal cast of Covert Action includes David Janssen, Arthur Kennedy, Maurizio Merli, Corinne Cléry, Ivan Rassimov.
When was Covert Action released and how long is it?
Covert Action was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Covert Action?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Covert Action was composed by Stelvio Cipriani.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Covert Action?
Covert Action holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).