Agent of Influence
Synopsis
This story of espionage and counter-espionage is based on the novel by Ian Adams. Suspicious circumstances surrounded the mysterious death of a Canadian diplomat. At the height of The Cold War in October 1964, John Watkins, Canada's former ambassador to Moscow and a close friend of Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson, is kidnapped and held in a hotel for questioning by the RCMP at the urging of the CIA. Several days into the interrogation he died. The official obituary claimed that he suffered a heart attack in the company of friends during a farewell supper celebrating his illustrious career.
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Christopher Plummer
John Watkins
Marina Orsini
Diane Fletcher
Ted Whittall
Robert Madison
Shaun Johnston
David Present
Kurtis Sanheim
Sean Fitzpatrick
Alain Goulem
Murray Fletcher
Terry Lawrence
Chris Hayden
Paul Cœur
Charles Adair
Gregory Hlady
Gregory Aloysha
Cas Anvar
Khamal Rashid
Norman Edge
Fletcher Sr.
Pierre Rivard
Mario Béliveau
Al Holt
Charles Blackburn
Doug MacLeod
James Jesus Angleton
John Dunn-Hill
Andrei Gromyko
Noel Burton
Charles Bohen
Mark Camacho
Steve Lamboise
Lorne Brass
CIA Agent in France
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michel Poulette
- Screenplay & Story
- Ian Adams, Riley Adams
- Original Score
- Jean-Marie Benoît
- Original Title
- Agent of Influence
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Agent Productions, Alliance Atlantis
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michel Poulette
Ian Adams, Riley Adams
Jean-Marie Benoît
Allen Smith
Department Leadership Roster
Michel Poulette
Director
Allen Smith
Director of Photography
Ian Adams
Writer
Riley Adams
Writer
Jean-Marie Benoît
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Agent of Influence
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What is Agent of Influence about?
This story of espionage and counter-espionage is based on the novel by Ian Adams. Suspicious circumstances surrounded the mysterious death of a Canadian diplomat. At the height of The Cold War in October 1964, John Watkins, Canada's former ambassador to Moscow and a close friend of Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson, is kidnapped and held in a hotel for questioning by the RCMP at the urging of the CIA. Several days into the interrogation he died. The official obituary claimed that he suffered a heart attack in the company of friends during a farewell supper celebrating his illustrious career.
Who directed Agent of Influence?
Agent of Influence was directed by Michel Poulette.
Who stars in Agent of Influence?
The principal cast of Agent of Influence includes Christopher Plummer, Marina Orsini, Ted Whittall, Shaun Johnston, Kurtis Sanheim.
When was Agent of Influence released and how long is it?
Agent of Influence was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Agent of Influence?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Agent of Influence was composed by Jean-Marie Benoît.