Spy Game
“It's not how you play the game. It's how the game plays you.”
Synopsis
On the day of his retirement, a veteran CIA agent learns that his former protégé has been arrested in China, is sentenced to die the next morning in Beijing, and that the CIA is considering letting that happen to avoid an international scandal.
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Top Cast
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Robert Redford
Nathan Muir
Brad Pitt
Tom Bishop
Catherine McCormack
Elizabeth Hadley
Stephen Dillane
Charles Harker
Larry Bryggman
Troy Folger
Marianne Jean-Baptiste
Gladys Jennip
Matthew Marsh
Dr. Byars
Todd Boyce
Robert Aiken
Michael Paul Chan
Vincent Vy Ngo
Garrick Hagon
Cy Wilson
Andrew Grainger
Andrew Unger
Bill Buell
Fred Kappler
Colin Stinton
Henry Pollard
Ted Maynard
CIA Administrator
Tom Hodgkins
CIA Lobby Guard
Rufus Wright
Folger's Secretary
Demetri Goritsas
Billy Hyland
Quinn Collins
OPS Center Security Officer
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 18, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 23, 2002
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$115M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$143M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.24x
+$28M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tony Scott
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Frost Beckner, David Arata
- Original Score
- Harry Gregson-Williams, Arto Tunçboyacıyan
- Original Title
- Spy Game
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany, Japan, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese, English, German, Arabic, French
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Production Budget
- $115M
- Worldwide Gross
- $143M
- Production Studios
- TOHO, Kalima Productions, Metropolitan Filmexport, Douglas Wick Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tony Scott
Michael Frost Beckner, David Arata
Harry Gregson-Williams, Arto Tunçboyacıyan
Dan Mindel
Christian Wagner
Marc Abraham, Douglas Wick
Department Leadership Roster
Tony Scott
Director
Michael Frost Beckner
Screenplay
David Arata
Screenplay
Marc Abraham
Producer
Douglas Wick
Producer
Harry Gregson-Williams
Original Music Composer
Dan Mindel
Director of Photography
Christian Wagner
Editor
Norris Spencer
Production Design
Louise Frogley
Costume Design
Greg Campbell
Stunt Coordinator
Steve Dent
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Spy Game
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Spy Game about?
On the day of his retirement, a veteran CIA agent learns that his former protégé has been arrested in China, is sentenced to die the next morning in Beijing, and that the CIA is considering letting that happen to avoid an international scandal.
Who directed Spy Game?
Spy Game was directed by Tony Scott.
Who stars in Spy Game?
The principal cast of Spy Game includes Robert Redford, Brad Pitt, Catherine McCormack, Stephen Dillane, Larry Bryggman.
When was Spy Game released and how long is it?
Spy Game was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 2h 6m.
What was the box office and production budget of Spy Game?
Spy Game had a reported production budget of $115M and grossed $143M at the worldwide box office (1.24 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Spy Game?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Spy Game was composed by Harry Gregson-Williams, Arto Tunçboyacıyan.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Spy Game?
Spy Game holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).