The Impossible Spy (1987)

5.9 out of 10 · 1987 · 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.

Directed by Jim Goddard

Cast

• John Shea as Eli Cohen
• Eli Wallach as Yacov
• Sasson Gabai as General Haled
• Michal Bat-Adam as Nadia Cohen
• Rami Danon as Amram
• Chaim Jeraffi as Salloum
• Anat Barzilai as Galela
• Yossi Kenan as Nassim
• Judith Milo as Madame Massim
• Victor Kamar as Major Massim
• Fahami Shishtawi as Syrian Border Captain
• Shlomo Sadan as Syrian Colonel

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