The Impossible Spy
Synopsis
This is the true story of an Israeli civilian who was recruited into Israel's Secret Intelligence Agency to become a spy in Damascus, where he spent years infiltrating the Syrian political establishment. Israel's national hero, Eli Cohen, successfully entered the upper echelons of the Syrian government as a double-agent. The secrets he obtained became crucial in Israel's victory in the 1967 Six Day War.
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John Shea
Eli Cohen
Eli Wallach
Yacov
Sasson Gabai
General Haled
Michal Bat-Adam
Nadia Cohen
Rami Danon
Amram
Chaim Jeraffi
Salloum
Anat Barzilai
Galela
Yossi Kenan
Nassim
Judith Milo
Madame Massim
Victor Kamar
Major Massim
Fahami Shishtawi
Syrian Border Captain
Shlomo Sadan
Syrian Colonel
Jacques Cohen
Assan (as Jack Cohen)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 28, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jim Goddard
- Screenplay & Story
- Douglas Livingstone, Marty Ross
- Original Score
- Richard Hartley
- Original Title
- The Impossible Spy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- BBC, IMGC Global Entertainment, Quartet International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jim Goddard
Douglas Livingstone, Marty Ross
Richard Hartley
Department Leadership Roster
Douglas Livingstone
Writer
Richard Hartley
Original Music Composer
Marty Ross
Writer
Jim Goddard
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Impossible Spy
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What is The Impossible Spy about?
This is the true story of an Israeli civilian who was recruited into Israel's Secret Intelligence Agency to become a spy in Damascus, where he spent years infiltrating the Syrian political establishment. Israel's national hero, Eli Cohen, successfully entered the upper echelons of the Syrian government as a double-agent. The secrets he obtained became crucial in Israel's victory in the 1967 Six Day War.
Who directed The Impossible Spy?
The Impossible Spy was directed by Jim Goddard.
Who stars in The Impossible Spy?
The principal cast of The Impossible Spy includes John Shea, Eli Wallach, Sasson Gabai, Michal Bat-Adam, Rami Danon.
When was The Impossible Spy released and how long is it?
The Impossible Spy was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for The Impossible Spy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Impossible Spy was composed by Richard Hartley.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Impossible Spy?
The Impossible Spy holds official age classifications: CA: 14A.