A Lonely Place for Dying
“In a covert war the only way to hide the truth is to bury it.”
Synopsis
In 1972, the conflict in Vietnam continues. The creeping threat of communism grips the nation in fear. In an abandoned prison on the US/Mexican border, KGB mole Nikolai Dzerzhinsky waits for his contact from the Washington Post. He holds explosive evidence against the CIA, information he will trade for asylum in the United States. Special Agent Robert Harper's orders are clear: take the documents from Dzerzhinsky and kill him.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Justin Eugene Evans
- Screenplay & Story
- Catherine Doughty, Justin Eugene Evans
- Original Title
- A Lonely Place for Dying
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Justin Eugene Evans
Catherine Doughty, Justin Eugene Evans
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Justin Eugene Evans
Director
Catherine Doughty
Writer
Justin Eugene Evans
Writer
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What is A Lonely Place for Dying about?
In 1972, the conflict in Vietnam continues. The creeping threat of communism grips the nation in fear. In an abandoned prison on the US/Mexican border, KGB mole Nikolai Dzerzhinsky waits for his contact from the Washington Post. He holds explosive evidence against the CIA, information he will trade for asylum in the United States. Special Agent Robert Harper's orders are clear: take the documents from Dzerzhinsky and kill him.
Who directed A Lonely Place for Dying?
A Lonely Place for Dying was directed by Justin Eugene Evans.
Who stars in A Lonely Place for Dying?
The principal cast of A Lonely Place for Dying includes Michael Scovotti, Ross Marquand, Michael Wincott, James Cromwell, Brad Culver.
When was A Lonely Place for Dying released and how long is it?
A Lonely Place for Dying was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.