The Impossible Spy (1987)

5.9/10 96 min Drama Thriller

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.

Cast

John Shea

Eli Cohen

Eli Wallach

Yacov

Sasson Gabai

General Haled

Michal Bat-Adam

Nadia Cohen

Chaim Jeraffi

Salloum

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