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The Impossible Spy

Name: The Impossible Spy
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Released: 1987-11-28
Duration: 1 h 36 min
Cast: John Shea, Eli Wallach, Sasson Gabai, Michal Bat-Adam, Rami Danon

1987Directed by Jim Goddard

Drama · Thriller1h 36m

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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.

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John SheaEli Cohen

Eli WallachYacov

Sasson GabaiGeneral Haled

Michal Bat-AdamNadia Cohen RRami DanonAmram

Chaim JeraffiSalloum AAnat BarzilaiGalela YYossi KenanNassim JJudith MiloMadame Massim VVictor KamarMajor Massim FFahami ShishtawiSyrian Border Captain SShlomo SadanSyrian Colonel

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About The Impossible Spy

How long is The Impossible Spy?: The Impossible Spy runs 1 hour and 36 minutes (96 minutes).
Who directed The Impossible Spy?: The Impossible Spy was directed by Jim Goddard.
Who is in the cast of The Impossible Spy?: The Impossible Spy stars John Shea as Eli Cohen, Eli Wallach as Yacov and Sasson Gabai as General Haled.
Is The Impossible Spy based on a true story or a book?: Yes. The Impossible Spy is based on a true story.
Where can I watch The Impossible Spy?: In the United States, The Impossible Spy is streaming on Amazon Prime Video. Availability differs by country: see Stream above for yours.
When was The Impossible Spy released?: The Impossible Spy was released on November 28, 1987.