Hopscotch
“The most dangerous man in the world. He's about to expose the CIA, the FBI, the KGB ... and himself.”
Synopsis
When CIA operative Miles Kendig deliberately lets KGB agent Yaskov get away, his boss threatens to retire him. Kendig beats him to it, however, destroying his own records and traveling to Austria where he begins work on a memoir that will expose all his former agency's covert practices. The CIA catches wind of the book and sends other agents after him, initiating a frenetic game of cat and mouse that spans the globe.
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Hopscotch (1980) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-03-03
Top Cast
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Walter Matthau
Miles Kendig
Glenda Jackson
Isobel
Sam Waterston
Jack Cutter
Ned Beatty
Myerson
Herbert Lom
Yaskov
David Matthau
Ross
George Baker
Westlake
Ivor Roberts
Ludlum
Lucy Saroyan
Carla
Severn Darden
Maddox
George Pravda
Saint Breheret
Jacquelyn Hyde
Realtor
Mike Gwilym
Alfie
Terry Beaver
Tobin
Ray Charleson
Clausen
Christopher Driscoll
Policeman #1
Michael Cronin
Policeman #2
Roy Sampson
Police Sergeant
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 26, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 1985
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ronald Neame
- Screenplay & Story
- Brian Garfield, Bryan Forbes
- Original Score
- Ian Fraser
- Original Title
- Hopscotch
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German, English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Connelly Associates, Ely and Edy Landau, International Film Investors, Shan Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ronald Neame
Brian Garfield, Bryan Forbes
Ian Fraser
Arthur Ibbetson
Carl Kress
Otto Plaschkes, Edie Landau, Ely A. Landau
Department Leadership Roster
Brian Garfield
Screenplay
Ronald Neame
Director
Bryan Forbes
Screenplay
William J. Creber
Production Design
Arthur Ibbetson
Director of Photography
Ian Fraser
Original Music Composer
Edie Landau
Producer
Carl Kress
Editor
Ely A. Landau
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hopscotch
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What is Hopscotch about?
When CIA operative Miles Kendig deliberately lets KGB agent Yaskov get away, his boss threatens to retire him. Kendig beats him to it, however, destroying his own records and traveling to Austria where he begins work on a memoir that will expose all his former agency's covert practices. The CIA catches wind of the book and sends other agents after him, initiating a frenetic game of cat and mouse that spans the globe.
Who directed Hopscotch?
Hopscotch was directed by Ronald Neame.
Who stars in Hopscotch?
The principal cast of Hopscotch includes Walter Matthau, Glenda Jackson, Sam Waterston, Ned Beatty, Herbert Lom.
When was Hopscotch released and how long is it?
Hopscotch was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Hopscotch?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hopscotch was composed by Ian Fraser.
Is Hopscotch based on a book or true story?
Hopscotch is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Brian Garfield".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hopscotch?
Hopscotch holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).