The Man Nobody Knew: In Search of My Father, CIA Spymaster William Colby
Synopsis
A personal exploration into the life of America's controversial former CIA Director told through the eyes of his wife and filmmaker son, Carl. Through extraordinary events in twentieth century history, this consummate soldier/spy stood at the center of the Agency's most clandestine activities and operations. The film reveals the 'cover life' of this CIA operative, who followed orders and took on the dirtiest assignments until the Nixon Administration ordered him to 'stonewall' Congress about the CIA's past abuses, but he refused. This film reveals why, for the first time, he could not obey.
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THE MAN NOBODY KNEW: IN SEARCH OF MY FATHER, CIA SPYMASTER WILLIAM COLBY - Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-08-10
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William Colby
Self (archive footage)
Zbigniew Brzezinski
Self - Former National Security Advisor
Seymour Hersh
Self
Donald Rumsfeld
Self
George H. W. Bush
Self (archive footage)
John F. Kennedy
Self (archive footage)
Robert F. Kennedy
Self (voice) (archive footage)
Henry Kissinger
Self (archive footage)
Henry Cabot Lodge
Self (archive footage)
Robert McNamara
Self - Secretary of Defense (voice) (archive footage)
Pope Pius XII
Self (archive footage)
Richard Nixon
Self (archive footage)
Ronald Reagan
Self (archive footage)
Nelson Rockefeller
Self (archive footage)
Dean Rusk
Self - Secretary of State (voice) (archive footage)
Bella Abzug
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
James R. Schlesinger
Self
Frank Church
Self (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 23, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$183K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carl Colby
- Original Title
- The Man Nobody Knew: In Search of My Father, CIA Spymaster William Colby
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Worldwide Gross
- $183K
- Production Studios
- Act 4 Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carl Colby
Department Leadership Roster
Carl Colby
Director
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What is The Man Nobody Knew: In Search of My Father, CIA Spymaster William Colby about?
A personal exploration into the life of America's controversial former CIA Director told through the eyes of his wife and filmmaker son, Carl. Through extraordinary events in twentieth century history, this consummate soldier/spy stood at the center of the Agency's most clandestine activities and operations. The film reveals the 'cover life' of this CIA operative, who followed orders and took on the dirtiest assignments until the Nixon Administration ordered him to 'stonewall' Congress about the CIA's past abuses, but he refused. This film reveals why, for the first time, he could not obey.
Who directed The Man Nobody Knew: In Search of My Father, CIA Spymaster William Colby?
The Man Nobody Knew: In Search of My Father, CIA Spymaster William Colby was directed by Carl Colby.
Who stars in The Man Nobody Knew: In Search of My Father, CIA Spymaster William Colby?
The principal cast of The Man Nobody Knew: In Search of My Father, CIA Spymaster William Colby includes William Colby, Zbigniew Brzezinski, Seymour Hersh, Donald Rumsfeld, George H. W. Bush.
When was The Man Nobody Knew: In Search of My Father, CIA Spymaster William Colby released and how long is it?
The Man Nobody Knew: In Search of My Father, CIA Spymaster William Colby was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
How much did The Man Nobody Knew: In Search of My Father, CIA Spymaster William Colby make at the box office?
The Man Nobody Knew: In Search of My Father, CIA Spymaster William Colby grossed $183K in worldwide ticket sales.