Bridge of Spies (2015)
Bridge of Spies is a 2015 thriller movie directed by Steven Spielberg, with a running time of 2h 21m. It stars Tom Hanks, Mark Rylance and Amy Ryan.
During the Cold War, the Soviet Union captures U.S. pilot Francis Gary Powers after shooting down his U-2 spy plane. Sentenced to 10 years in prison, Powers' only hope is New York lawyer James Donovan, recruited by a CIA operative to negotiate his release. Donovan boards a plane to Berlin, hoping to win the young man's freedom through a prisoner exchange. If all goes well, the Russians would get Rudolf Abel, the convicted spy who Donovan defended in court.
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What is Bridge of Spies about?
During the Cold War, the Soviet Union captures U.S. pilot Francis Gary Powers after shooting down his U-2 spy plane. Sentenced to 10 years in prison, Powers' only hope is New York lawyer James Donovan, recruited by a CIA operative to negotiate his release. Donovan boards a plane to Berlin, hoping to win the young man's freedom through a prisoner exchange. If all goes well, the Russians would get Rudolf Abel, the convicted spy who Donovan defended in court.
When was Bridge of Spies released?
Bridge of Spies was released on 15 October 2015.
How long is Bridge of Spies?
Bridge of Spies runs 2h 21m.
Who made Bridge of Spies?
Bridge of Spies was directed by Steven Spielberg.
Where can I watch Bridge of Spies?
Bridge of Spies is available on Apple TV Store.
Where to watch Bridge of Spies
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Cast
- Tom Hanks as James B. Donovan
- Mark Rylance as Rudolf Abel
- Amy Ryan as Mary Donovan
- Alan Alda as Thomas Watters Jr.
- Sebastian Koch as Wolfgang Vogel
- Austin Stowell as Francis Gary Powers
- Billy Magnussen as Doug Forrester
- Michael Simon Hall as Reporter
- Edward James Hyland as Chief Justice Earl Warren
- Stephen Kunken as William Tompkins
- Mike Houston as Man in Courtroom
- James Lorinz as Gentleman on Subway #2
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