Breach
“How one man betrayed the security of a nation.”
Synopsis
Eric O'Neill, a low-level surveillance expert with the FBI, believes he is accomplishing his dream of becoming a full-fledged agent, with his unexpected promotion and assignment to clerk for Robert Hanssen, a renowned senior agent with 25 years in the FBI. However, he soon learns the reason for his promotion is to gain Hanssen's trust and find proof that he is a traitor to the country. Determined to draw the suspected double-agent out of deep cover, O'Neill finds himself in a lethal game of spy vs. spy, where nothing is as it seems.
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Breach trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-04-07
Top Cast
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Chris Cooper
Robert Hanssen
Ryan Phillippe
Eric O'Neill
Laura Linney
Kate Burroughs
Caroline Dhavernas
Juliana O'Neill
Gary Cole
Rich Garces
Dennis Haysbert
Dean Plesac
Kathleen Quinlan
Bonnie Hanssen
Bruce Davison
John O'Neill
Jonathan Watton
Geddes
Tom Barnett
Jim Olsen
Jonathan Potts
D.I.A. Suit
David Huband
Photographer
Catherine Burdon
Agent Nece
Scott Gibson
Agent Sherin
Courtenay J. Stevens
Agent Loper
Clare Stone
Lisa Hanssen
Jonathan Keltz
Greg Hanssen
Richard Fitzpatrick
Michael Rochford
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 12, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$23M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$41M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.78x
+$18M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Billy Ray
- Screenplay & Story
- Billy Ray, Adam Mazer, William L. Rotko
- Original Score
- Mychael Danna
- Original Title
- Breach
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Russian, Arabic, Latin
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Budget
- $23M
- Worldwide Gross
- $41M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, Sidney Kimmel Entertainment, Outlaw Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Intermedia
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Billy Ray
Billy Ray, Adam Mazer, William L. Rotko
Mychael Danna
Tak Fujimoto
Jeffrey Ford
Adam Merims, William Horberg, Robert Newmyer, Sidney Kimmel, Scott Strauss
Department Leadership Roster
Billy Ray
Screenplay
Adam Mazer
Screenplay
Billy Ray
Director
Robert Newmyer
Producer
Jeffrey Ford
Editor
William L. Rotko
Screenplay
Tak Fujimoto
Director of Photography
Scott Strauss
Producer
Scott Kroopf
Producer
Wynn Thomas
Production Design
Mychael Danna
Original Music Composer
Gregory D. Liegey
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Breach
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Breach about?
Eric O'Neill, a low-level surveillance expert with the FBI, believes he is accomplishing his dream of becoming a full-fledged agent, with his unexpected promotion and assignment to clerk for Robert Hanssen, a renowned senior agent with 25 years in the FBI. However, he soon learns the reason for his promotion is to gain Hanssen's trust and find proof that he is a traitor to the country. Determined to draw the suspected double-agent out of deep cover, O'Neill finds himself in a lethal game of spy vs. spy, where nothing is as it seems.
Who directed Breach?
Breach was directed by Billy Ray.
Who stars in Breach?
The principal cast of Breach includes Chris Cooper, Ryan Phillippe, Laura Linney, Caroline Dhavernas, Gary Cole.
When was Breach released and how long is it?
Breach was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
What was the box office and production budget of Breach?
Breach had a reported production budget of $23M and grossed $41M at the worldwide box office (1.78 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Breach?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Breach was composed by Mychael Danna.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Breach?
Breach 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: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).