A Compassionate Spy(2022)
He saw a world about to burn and would do anything to save it.
A Compassionate Spy Synopsis
Physicist Ted Hall is recruited to join the Manhattan Project as a teenager and goes to Los Alamos with no idea what he'll be working on. When he learns the true nature of the weapon being designed, he fears the post-war risk of a nuclear holocaust and begins to pass significant information to the Soviet Union.
A Compassionate Spy (2022) is a documentary film directed by Steve James, released on August 31, 2022 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars Theodore Hall, Joan Hall, Joseph Albright and Marcia Kunstel. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Steve James
- Writers:
- Steve James
- Cinematographer:
- Tom Bergmann
- Production:
- Participant, Kartemquin Films, Mitten Media
- Status:
- Released
A Compassionate Spy (2022) Trailer
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A Compassionate Spy Videos & Clips
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A Compassionate Spy - Official Trailer | Directed by Steve James | Opening August 4
Trailer
STEVE JAMES on A COMPASSIONATE SPY (Los Alamos Documentary) | Film Independent Presents
Featurette
A Compassionate Spy Cast & Crew
Main cast
Theodore Hall
as Self (archive footage)
- Joan Hall
Joan Hall
as Self
- Joseph Albright
Joseph Albright
as Self
- Marcia Kunstel
Marcia Kunstel
as Self
- Daniel Axelrod
Daniel Axelrod
as Self
- J. Michael Wright
J. Michael Wright
as Ted Hall
- Lucy Zukaitis
Lucy Zukaitis
as Joan Hall
- Nicolas Eastlund
Nicolas Eastlund
as Savy Sax
Mickey O'Sullivan
as FBI Agent McQueen
- Tom Goodwin
Tom Goodwin
as FBI Agent 3
- Zach Twardowski
Zach Twardowski
as Ed Hall
- Olivia Piper
Olivia Piper
as Young Ruthie
Key crew
Directed by Steve James, written by Steve James.
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A Compassionate Spy Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 6 ratings.
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A Compassionate Spy – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Compassionate Spy online?
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A Compassionate Spy (2022) is available to stream on Hulu, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Plex. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in A Compassionate Spy?
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The main cast of A Compassionate Spy (2022) includes Theodore Hall, Joan Hall, Joseph Albright, Marcia Kunstel and Daniel Axelrod. The film was directed by Steve James. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Compassionate Spy released?
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A Compassionate Spy was released on August 31, 2022 and runs for 1h 42m.
Is A Compassionate Spy worth watching?
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A Compassionate Spy (2022) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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