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1987

The Impossible Spy

Directed by Jim Goddard

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.

Duration

1h 36m

Released

November 28, 1987

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Cast13

  • John Shea
  • Eli Wallach
  • Sasson Gabai
  • Michal Bat-Adam
  • Rami Danon
  • Chaim Jeraffi
  • Jack Cohen
  • Anat Barzilai
  • Yossi Kenan

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