Billion Dollar Spy
“Trust no one but the enemy.”
Synopsis
Set against the high-stakes backdrop of the late Cold War, Adolf Tolkachev, an ordinary man who risks everything to pass thousands of pages of top-secret Soviet intelligence to the U.S. Despite repeated rejections by a wary CIA, Tolkachev persisted, embodying the courage to stand against a regime that betrayed its own people. Finally, finding an ally in CIA agent Tom Lenihan, Tolkachev was able to fundamentally shift the balance of power, proving that true patriotism lies not in blind allegiance but in the willingness to challenge a government when it strays from its ideals.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Amma Asante
- Screenplay & Story
- David E. Hoffman, Stephen Gaghan
- Original Title
- Billion Dollar Spy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Walden Media, Weed Road Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Amma Asante
David E. Hoffman, Stephen Gaghan
Akiva Goldsman, Gregory Lessans, Benjamin Tappan, Cherilyn Hawrysh, Jane Hooks
Department Leadership Roster
Amma Asante
Director
Akiva Goldsman
Producer
Gregory Lessans
Producer
Benjamin Tappan
Producer
Cherilyn Hawrysh
Producer
Stephen Gaghan
Writer
Frank H. Smith
Producer
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What is Billion Dollar Spy about?
Set against the high-stakes backdrop of the late Cold War, Adolf Tolkachev, an ordinary man who risks everything to pass thousands of pages of top-secret Soviet intelligence to the U.S. Despite repeated rejections by a wary CIA, Tolkachev persisted, embodying the courage to stand against a regime that betrayed its own people. Finally, finding an ally in CIA agent Tom Lenihan, Tolkachev was able to fundamentally shift the balance of power, proving that true patriotism lies not in blind allegiance but in the willingness to challenge a government when it strays from its ideals.
Who directed Billion Dollar Spy?
Billion Dollar Spy was directed by Amma Asante.
Who stars in Billion Dollar Spy?
The principal cast of Billion Dollar Spy includes Russell Crowe, Harry Lawtey, Willa Fitzgerald, Tony Goldwyn, Rufus Sewell.
When was Billion Dollar Spy released and how long is it?
Billion Dollar Spy was released in the theatrical window with a total runtime of Unknown.
Is Billion Dollar Spy based on a book or true story?
Billion Dollar Spy is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "David E. Hoffman".