The Impossible Spy

The Impossible Spy (1987)

28/11/1987
Drama, Thriller
1h 36m

Overview

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.

  • Jim GoddardDirector
  • Douglas LivingstoneWriter
  • Marty RossWriter
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

Keywords

  • damascus
  • based on true story
  • intelligence agency

Top Billed Cast

John Shea

John Shea

Eli Cohen

Eli Wallach

Eli Wallach

Yacov

Sasson Gabai

Sasson Gabai

General Haled

Michal Bat-Adam

Michal Bat-Adam

Nadia Cohen

Rami Danon

Amram

Chaim Jeraffi

Chaim Jeraffi

Salloum

Jack Cohen

Jack Cohen

Assam

Anat Barzilai

Galela

Yossi Kenan

Nassim

Judith Milo

Madame Massim

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